ALOXE-CORTON

Region : Côte de Beaune
Village : Aloxe-Corton
Appellation : Aloxe-Corton
Grape variety : Pinot Noir

Terroir:

Altitude : 235 -240 m

Orientation : East / South-East 

Slope : 2%

Bedrock : Marl of Bresse

Geological period : Plio-Pleistocene (Quaternary)

The Vine:

Average vine age : 30 years

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-vat

Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 50% new

Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, french oak, medium toasted

Wine tips :

Cellaring Potential : 6-8 years

Serving temperature : 14-15°

Tasting Note :

Our Aloxe-Corton “Domaine Latour” 2022 reveals a beautiful ruby colour. Its nose is intense and reveals notes of cherry, licorice, and spices. Its round mouth offers a slightly woody finish. Nice balance.

Food Pairing : Wine tasting

“Coq au vin” – flash-fried steak – red meat – mature cheeses.