Absolute emblem of the Côte de Nuits, the Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018 from the Domaine Louis Latour takes its place at your table like a masterpiece of character, shaped by the demands of a great terroir and the sure hand of a historic house. In 2018, a sun-drenched year with remarkable balance, this Pinot Noir reveals a depth of texture and aromatic precision that will delight the informed enthusiast and the collector alike. Born in the heart of the famous clos, on soils mixing clay, chalk and gravel, it conveys the nobility of a place where the vine has been in dialogue for centuries with stone, light and time. Its promise, simple and vast, is that of a wine of character, capable of moving by the finesse of its weave, the voluptuousness of its fruit and the commanding hold of its finish, for gastronomic moments that linger in the memory.

Assemblage et vinification

This Grand Cru is made from Pinot Noir 100%, selected from vines averaging around 40 years old. Controlled yields of around 35 hl/ha and a manual harvest preserve the integrity of the berries. Vinification follows Burgundy tradition with a fermentation in open vats, followed by a fully completed malolactic fermentation to refine texture and round out the tannic structure. The ageing, a hallmark of the house style, takes place over 10 to 12 months in 100% new French oak barrels from the tonnellerie Louis Latour with a medium toast, delivering precise, elegant oak perfectly integrated with the fruit. The expression of the Clos terroir, rich and harmonious, is thus magnified without ever being masked, offering a wine that is both ample, vibrant and beautifully framed by noble freshness.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Deep, luminous ruby edged with garnet highlights, promising controlled concentration and fine maturity.
• Nose : Complex and noble, it blends violet and mocha with a core of sweet spices dominated by clove, underscored by subtle notes of ripe black fruit and an elegant hint of undergrowth.
• Palate : Silky entry, a broad and smooth mid-palate. The tannins, polished and wrapped, unwind a straight, savoury body, tightened by a precise freshness. The finish stretches long on liquorice and blackcurrant, with a spicy lift that signatures the terroir.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru at around 15°C in a large glass that promotes aeration and the aromatic clarity of Pinot Noir. A gentle, measured decanting will help open the spice and floral nuances without disturbing the structure. Prefer a calm, attentive service to let the wine settle in the glass and interact with the dish. Store bottles on their side, away from light and temperature fluctuations. Its cellaring potential extends from 15 to 20 years, with a peak that will reveal additional depth, even more chiselled tannins and a tertiary complexity of great nobility.

Accords mets et vin

• Aperitifs : Comté gougères made with mature Comté, ham in parsley, thin warm slices of game terrine.
• Starters : perfect egg with seasonal mushrooms, duck puff pastry tart, aged beef bresaola.
• Main courses : game birds served just pink, hare à la royale, seared sirloin with a short pepper jus, black truffle risotto.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, Époisses matured with gentle temperature control, Brillat-Savarin with truffle.
• Desserts : a bold pairing with a lightly sweetened spiced roasted pear to extend the liquorice and black fruit notes.

Moments de dégustation

The Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018, Louis Latour is the ideal companion:

• To celebrate a family gathering where emotion is shared around a grand table.
• At a gastronomic dinner where seasonal cooking meets the character of Pinot Noir.
• As an exceptional gift for a Burgundy lover seeking major references.

Caractéristiques

• Name : Louis Latour, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2018
• Appellation : Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru AOC, Côte de Nuits
• Type : Red wine, terroir of the Clos de Vougeot
• Vintage : 2018
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Yield : around 35 hl/ha
• Harvest : manual harvest
• Vinification : traditional fermentation in open vats, full malolactic fermentation
• Ageing : 10 to 12 months in new French oak barrels, medium toast, tonnellerie Louis Latour
• Serving temperature : 15°C
• Cellaring potential : 15 to 20 years
• Key aromas : violet, mocha, clove, liquorice, blackcurrant