Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru Clos de la Vigne au Saint
Where it's from:
France, Burgundy, Aloxe-Corton
Price per case:
£449.07
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Soft & Supple Reds
Description:
This vineyard is found on the east-facing slopes of the hill of Corton, with perfect exposure to the sun and well-drained soils. It is from this russet-coloured, marl-based soil that the wine gains its distinctive flavour. The wine is concentrated and rich with a generous bouquet. It has a taste of ripe blackcurrants, and a finish which is both complex and lingering. This wine has all the power and finesse one would expect from one of the great Grand Cru of the Cote d'Or. Soil: marl based soil, limestone base. Vinification: Traditional open-vat fermentation at the Cuverie of Corton Grancey followed by 18 months in oak barrels. (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
France, Burgundy, Aloxe-Corton
Producer:
Louis Latour
Product ID:
10203
Louis Latour Santenay Rouge AC
Description: Unusually for the Cote d'Or the system of pruning employed by the growers of Santenay is the Cordon Royat rather than the simple Guyot. The producers argue that the increased richness of the soil in their vineyards needs to be compensated for by not overly burdening the vines by keeping them young and vigorously pruned. They produce admirable, lively wines, with a very abundant and special bouquet reminiscent of strawberry and cherry. Soil: Rich marland limestone. Vinification: Traditional open vat fermentation with 18 months ageing in oak barrels. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £176.85
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Gustave Lorentz Pinot Gris Reserve Alsace
Description: Established for the last two hundred and fifty years in the vine-growing area of the medieval city of Bergheim, the vineyard extends over the steeply sloping south face of the Grasberg hillock, at an altitude of between 220 and 320 metres. South-facing and at a distance from the Vosgian front, the steep slope favours a warm and temperate micro-climate, together with even temperatures and hygrometry. In the heart of the Ribeauville fault mosaic, split into layers of limestone andmarl from the lower and mid-Jurassic periods, the Altenberg is composed of very stony, reddish, somewhat shallow soil of marl, sandand lime, commonly referred to as clayey-limestone. The rich and delicate aromas and full-bodied mouth are the characteristics of this wine combined with great length. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £151.43
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Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer GRAND CRU ALTENBERG Alsace
Description: Established for the last two hundred and fifty years in the vine-growing area of the medieval city of Bergheim, the vineyard extends over the steeply sloping south face of the Grasberg hillock, at an altitude of between 220 and 320 metres. South-facing and at a distance from the Vosgian front, the steep slope favours a warm and temperate micro-climate, together with even temperatures and hygrometry. In the heart of the Ribeauville fault mosaic, split into layers of limestone andmarl from the lower and mid-Jurassic periods, the Altenberg is composed of very stony, reddish, somewhat shallow soil of marl, sandand lime, commonly referred to as clayey-limestone. The fragrance of rose and exotic fruit are enhanced by the aromas of the terroir. Slightly sweet, it is splendidly rich and complex. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £261.49
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Casanova di Neri PIETRADONICE Sant'Antimo DOC Tuscany
Description: The first release from Casanova di Neri's new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in Castelnuova dell Abate in Montalcino. Pietradonice is a unique vineyard. Special attention has been paid to agronomic management and palnting density and the vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate and a particular marl like soil. The results are astonishing. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £337.17
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Gustave Lorentz Riesling GRAND CRU ALTENBERG Alsace
Description: Established for the last two hundred and fifty years in the vine-growing area of the medieval city of Bergheim, the vineyard extends over the steeply sloping south face of the Grasberg hillock, at an altitude of between 220 and 320 metres. South-facing and at a distance from the Vosgian front, the steep slope favours a warm and temperate micro-climate, together with even temperatures and hygrometry. In the heart of the Ribeauville fault mosaic, split into layers of limestone andmarl from the lower and mid-Jurassic periods, the Altenberg is composed of very stony, reddish, somewhat shallow soil of marl, sandand lime, commonly referred to as clayey-limestone. Produced from vines over 45 years of age, the ripeness of the grapes harvested in November give this Riseling an exceptional richness. All of its component parts are concentrated, creating a complex and powerful ensemble. Very long in the mouth, with a fine mineral nose. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £244.32
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Louis Latour Santenay Blanc AC
Description: With only 5% of the total hectarage under vine being planted with Chardonnay, this wine is something of a rarity. Coming from the famous spa-town of Santenay, which serves as a rest-cure for those committed to long-term Burgundian indulgence, this white wine is fresh and bursting with ripe apple and nut notes. The finish is smooth and pleasurable. Soil: Marland limestone. Vinification: 100% malolactic fermentation. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £176.85
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Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer VENDAGES TARDIVES Alsace
Description: Established for the last two hundred and fifty years in the vine-growing area of the medieval city of Bergheim, the vineyard extends over the steeply sloping south face of the Grasberg hillock, at an altitude of between 220 and 320 metres. South-facing and at a distance from the Vosgian front, the steep slope favours a warm and temperate micro-climate, together with even temperatures and hygrometry. In the heart of the Ribeauville fault mosaic, split into layers of limestone andmarl from the lower and mid-Jurassic periods, the Altenberg is composed of very stony, reddish, somewhat shallow soil of marl, sandand lime, commonly referred to as clayey-limestone. Classic aromas of spice and exotic fruit are enhanced by overmaturation and botrytis . Its length in the mouth and the intensity of the matter beautifully combine with the accompanying residual sugar provide the wine with great structure, full-bodied, warm and generous characteristics. A classy aperitif that will keep easily for 15 to 20 years. (24 x 37.5 cl) Price: £398.97
Louis Latour Cote de Nuits Villages AC
Description: The Appellation of Cote de Nuits Villages encompasses the villages of Premeaux, Prissey, Comblanchien and Corgoloin just south of Nuits-Saint-Georges which have yet to achieve their own AC status. The vineyards of these four villages benefit from east-facing hill-slopes which act as a sun-trap to create maximum ripeness in the grapes. The complex soil composition of these villages include varying proportions of marland shale clays which produce wines of great character and charm. Maison Louis Latour's Cote de Nuits Villages is an excellent introduction to the wines of the Cote. On the nose the wine has aromas of red and black cherry fruits, with notes of liquorice and leather. In the mouth it is soft and rich with finely balanced tannins and good length. Soil: Clay and limestone. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £181.40
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Louis Latour CHATEAU CORTON GRANCEY Grand Cru Rouge
Description: The winery of Corton-Grancey dates back to 1832 but it has only been since 1891, after the ruinous phylloxera crisis, that the Chateau and its purpose built cuverie has been the heart of Domaine Louis Latour. This particular wine is only produced in years when the Pinot Noir grapes reach perfect maturity. The vineyards from the following holdings are planted with vines with an average age of over 40 years. After being aged for 18 months in the cellars of Corton-Grancey, each cask is then meticulously tasted and appraised and, then, only the finest casks showing the best colour and bouquet and capacity to age will be blended to make the final wine of Chateau Corton-Grancey which only appears in exceptional years. Soil: Marl-based soil, limestone base. Vinification: Traditional open-vat fermentation at the Cuverie of Corton Grancey followed by 18 months in oak casks. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £714.78
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Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru Clos de la Vigne au Saint
Description: This vineyard is found on the east-facing slopes of the hill of Corton, with perfect exposure to the sun and well-drained soils. It is from this russet-coloured, marl-based soil that the wine gains its distinctive flavour. Traditional open-vat fermentation at the Cuverie of Corton Grancey followed by 18 months in oak barrels has produced a concentrated wine, rich with a generous bouquet. It has a taste of ripe blackcurrants, and a finish which is both complex and lingering. This wine has all the power and finesse one would expect from one of the great Grand Cru of the Cote d Or. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £485.39
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