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Aloxe-Corton
"Domaine Latour"

  • RegionCôte de Beaune
  • VillageAloxe-Corton
  • AppellationAloxe-Corton
  • Grape varietyPinot Noir
The Vine
  • Average vine age 30 years
  • SoilLimestone, alluvial sand, and gravel.
  • Average yield40 hl/ha
  • HarvestHand picked
Wine tips
  • Cellaring Potential6-8 years
  • Serving temperature 14-15°
Description
  • Aloxe-Corton has been the home of the Latour family and the heart of Domaine Louis Latour for centuries. The village of Aloxe-Corton is located in the north of Côte de Beaune on a stony hillside at the foot of the hill of Corton. It was in 1862 that the name of the climat Corton was added to the village name Aloxe. The vineyards of Domaine Louis Latour surround this famous village and yield a classic Aloxe-Corton.
Vinification & Ageing
  • Fermentation
    Traditional in open vats
  • Ageing
    10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 15% new
  • Barrels
    Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Wine tasting
  • Tasting Note
    A glorious ruby colour with aromas of ripe red fruits and oak. Balanced tannins on the palate with flavours of liquorice, spices and wood that persist endlessly. A potent wine that needs time to age. Tasted 06/02/03.
  • Food Pairing
    "Coq au vin" - flash-fried steak - red meat - mature cheeses.


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