In the heart of the Côte de Beaune, the Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillots 2018 from Domaine Louis Latour stands as a tribute to Pinot Noir and its terroir. Les Chaillots, a place-name evoking stones, refers to the clayey, sandy and alluvial gravel soils that concentrate sunlight and produce a distinctive texture honed by minerality. A radiant vintage, 2018 offered ideal ripeness, crafting a garnet-ruby robe, an intense bouquet of ripe red fruit and delicate spices, and a palate both powerful and finely drawn. Heir to centuries of know-how and largely controlled by the house, this 1er Cru combines precision, depth and elegance, for tasting moments that celebrate the French art of living.

Assemblage et vinification

Made exclusively from Pinot Noir of the 2018 harvest, this 1er Cru comes from vines averaging around 35 years old, rooted in stony soils whose controlled poverty encourages aromatic concentration. The harvest, carried out at optimal maturity, allows careful sorting and gentle extraction, preserving the integrity of the fruit. Vinification aims for clarity and balance, with measured aging in French oak barrels to smooth the tannins, enrich the texture and highlight—without masking—the Pinot's vitality. The vintage is faithfully expressed, the structure is drawn with precision and the finish extends, clean and savoury, in a harmonious register where the site’s mineral character subtly emerges.

Notes de dégustation

• Robe : Deep ruby with garnet nuances, bright and clear, edged with fine legs. The visual brilliance signals concentrated yet restrained material, promising a satiny palate and confident cellaring.
• Nez : Initial notes of black cherry and raspberry, followed by nutmeg, gentle spices, a touch of undergrowth and hints of damp earth. With aeration, subtly toasted notes emerge, between fine coffee and precious wood, lifted by a discreet mineral signature.
• Bouche : Broad, upright attack, silky tannins that coat the palate without weighing it down. The mid-palate blends red and black fruit, liquorice and finely carved oak. The length is precise, driven by a mineral thread and well-managed freshness, leading to a persistent, noble finish.

Température de service et conseils

Serve between 15 and 17°C in large glasses to showcase the aromatic complexity and velvety texture. A prior decanting or a gentle stay in a carafe, depending on your preference, will allow the spice, fruit and woodland aromas to fully develop. Store bottles quietly, away from light and temperature fluctuations. This 1er Cru has a cellaring potential of 10 to 15 years, evolving toward more truffle-like, balsamic and earthy nuances while retaining admirable structure.

Accords mets et vin

• Apéritifs : comté gougères, parsleyed ham, fine poultry rillettes.
• Entrées : œufs en meurette, light game terrine, veal tartare with herbs.
• Plats : roast beef, medium-rare duck, farm pork rack, game birds braised with black berries.
• Fromages : aged comté, brillat-savarin, époisses at moderate maturity.
• Desserts : thin tart with lightly sugared dark fruits, spiced poached pear.

Moments de dégustation

This 1er Cru is the ideal companion:

• For a gourmet dinner where precise service and elegant pairings matter.
• On a celebratory occasion, when high standards meet the pleasure of sharing.
• As a connoisseur’s gift, intended for an enthusiast of great Burgundy Pinots.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru Les Chaillots 2018, Louis Latour
• Appellation : Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Millésime : 2018
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Degré d’alcool : n.c.
• Vieillissement : élevage en fûts de chêne, boisé fin
• Contenance : bouteille
• Garde : 10 à 15 ans
• Température de service : 15–17°C