Altitude :
Corton : 345 m. Les Languettes : 320 m. Les Pougets : 280m
Orientation : Sud
Slope :
Corton : 24%. Les Languettes : 22%. Les Pougets : 8 à 25 %
Bedrock : Marne of Pernand
Geological period : Oxfordian (Jurassic)
Average vine age : 30 years
Soil Stony limestone.
Harvest Hand picked
After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then, unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines, and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision lead them to create one of Burgundy’s most celebrated white whites.
Today the Latour family owns 10.5 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour’s Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness.
Fermentation : traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing : 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new
Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Cellaring Potential : 10-15 years
Serving temperature : 12-14°
Our Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2022 has a bright and pale yellow colour. Its nose is intense with toasty, floral aromas, particularly honeysuckle. The palate is full and round, with aromas of brioche and vanilla. The finish lingers on notes of acacia honey.
Shellfish – lobster – foie gras – fish – mature cheeses.