Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023 (750ml) Central Otago

Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023 (750ml) Central OtagoAfter 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 Aligot and Pinot Noir vines, and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision lead them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white wines. 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

It needs time but shows greater concentration and ripe blackberry notes than the 2017

whose name derives from the location of the vineyards

The lower percentage of Viognier here is a seductive and effective thing

yeasty and intensely fruited

Syrah that is markedly different from modern selections

cinnamon and nutmeg notes which mingle in the natural acidity one looks forward to in these cooler climate regions of the North Coast

a process called ancestral technique

The tannins are soft and silky

The medium-bodied palate has well-managed

With the abundant amount of fruit

the 2013 Cristal Rosé reveal a lighter salmon hue to go with a rich yet also subtle nose of orange blossom

named after co-founder Eileen Gerrie