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96/100 James Suckling
J.S. tasting: ‘Opulent in style, this white is almost oily in texture, with flavours suggesting sweetcorn, lemon oil, peach, lemongrass, vanilla and hazelnut. It becomes firmer as it evolves into a lingering, long and complex aftertaste. This wine needs a little more age to reach its peak. Best from 2025 to 2038.
THE DOMAIN SPEAKS ABOUT IT:
- Description: The Montrachet Grand Cru covers just 8 hectares between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. This place was called "Mont Rachas" in the 13th century, the Rache in the Burgundian dialect, was a disease that could cause hair loss. Indeed, on this very stony "Mont Chauve", only thorny bushes grew until the vine was planted. The Montrachet terroir is a notable exception, as its brown soils, usually reserved for Pinot Noir, here transform Chardonnay into one of the world's greatest white wines. The eastern exposure allows the sun to shine late in the evening. These factors are essential for optimal ripeness. Our grapes come from a 0.80 hectare parcel that stretches from the top to the bottom of the hillside, in the centre of the northern part of Montrachet, located in the commune of Puligny-Montrachet.
- Region: Côte de Beaune
- Village : Puligny-Montrachet
- Appellation : Montrachet Grand Cru
- Grape variety : Chardonnay
The vineyard
- Average age : 40 years
- Subsoil : Chalk, gravel and limestone
- Average yield : 35 hl/ha
- Harvest : Manual
Consumption :
- Ageing potential : 10-15 years
- Temperature of service : 12-14° C
- Fermentation : Traditional in oak barrels, 100% malolactic
- Maturing : 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, 100% new
- Barrels : Tonnellerie Louis Latour, French oak, medium toast
- Tasting notes : A brilliant pale yellow colour. The nose has a strong aromatic intensity with aromas of vanilla, fresh almond and honeysuckle. The palate is ample and generous with notes of stone fruit, almond and toast. A very long aromatic persistence and a pleasantly saline finish.
- Food & wine pairing : Great shellfish - lobster - fish - foie gras
Data sheet
| Note | Between 95 and 97 |
|---|---|
| Note WS | 96/100 |
| Note JS | 96/100 |
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Montrachet |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Louis Latour |
| Prix | More than €150 |
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