ALOXE-CORTON
PREMIER CRU
Terroir:
Les Fournières 1er Cru
Altitude : 240 m
Orientation : Sud-Est
Slope : 5 %
Bedrock : Limestone clay
Geological period : Plio-Pléistocène (Quaternaire)
Les Guérets 1er Cru
Altitude : 245 m
Orientation : Est
Slope : 2 %
Bedrock : Limestone of Dijon – Corton
Geological period : Callovian (Jurassic)
The Vine:
Average vine age : 35 yearsl
Average yield : 40 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked
Description:
Aloxe-Corton has been the home of the Latour family and the heart of Domaine Louis Latour for centuries. The village of Aloxe-Corton is located in the north of Côte de Beaune on a stony hillside at the foot of the hill of Corton. It was in 1862 that the name of the climat Corton was added to the village name Aloxe. The vineyards of Domaine Louis Latour surround this famous village and yield a classic Aloxe-Corton.
Vinification & Ageing :
Fermentation : traditional in open vats
Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tips :
Cellaring Potential : 7-10 years
Serving temperature : 15-17°
Tasting Note :
Our Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru “Domaine Latour” has a deep ruby colour. Its nose reveals aromas of undergrowth, strawberry, and mocha. The palate is round and fresh with hints of liquorice and blackcurrant.
Food Pairing :
Game birds – poultry – mature cheeses.