BÂTARD-MONTRACHET
GRAND CRU
CLOS POIRIER
The Vine:
Average vine age : 15 years
Soil : Limestone
Average yield : 35 hl/ha
Harvest hand picked
Description:
The Grand Cru vineyard of Bâtard-Montrachet lies between the picturesque villages of Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet, home to the world’s greatest white wines. Only a narrow strip of land separates this 11.86 hectare vineyard from the great Montrachet itself. Its gentle easterly-facing slope is made up of a deep, rich, gravelly soil which has a limestone base, world renowned for the production of high-quality Chardonnay. Located just below the Montrachet, “Clos Poirier” is a single plot of 0.85 hectares, easily recognisable as it has the only north-south facing vines in this specific vineyard site. The surface area of the appellation worked by Louis Latour is 0.43 hectares located in the eastern part.
Vinification & Ageing :
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
Wine tips :
Cellaring Potential : 10-15 years
Serving temperature : 12-14°
Tasting Note :
Our Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru ‘Clos Poirier’ 2022 has a bright pale yellow colour. Its intense nose offers aromas of white peach, vanilla and hazelnut. The palate is full and fresh, with notes of honey, acacia and fresh almonds. Mineral finish
Food Pairing :
Pan-fried sea scallops – saffroned monkfish – lobster thermidor