Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 750 Ml
LATOUR CORTON CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU 2020 from Burgundy, France, is a full-bodied white wine with 14% ABV, showcasing notes of grilled almonds and vanilla.
Description
Discover the elegance of LATOUR CORTON CHARLEMAGNE GRAND CRU 2020, a standout white wine from the heart of Burgundy, France. Crafted by Maison Louis Latour, a name synonymous with excellence among Burgundy's negociant-eleveurs, this expression captures the producer's dedication to superior wines, extending their expertise beyond traditional boundaries.
Hailing from family-owned vineyards, the grapes find their home in the historic cuverie at Chateau Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. This remarkable facility holds the distinction of being France's first purpose-built winery, continuing to operate seamlessly today, where the wine takes shape through careful vinification and aging.
Pour a glass to reveal its pale gold color, inviting you into a world of refined pleasure. The bouquet opens with enticing notes of grilled almonds and vanilla, drawing you closer. On the palate, it unfolds with a round, generous presence, offering impressive amplitude that leads to a smooth, woody-mineral close with remarkable persistence.
James Suckling praises its cool intensity and bold structure, highlighting the spice, steeliness, and staggering concentration that promise enduring appeal, with oak, fruit, and mineral acidity in perfect harmony at the finish. Wine Spectator notes its opulent power balanced by vibrant focus, delivering floral, peach, melon, and mineral layers that linger gracefully. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate celebrates the full-bodied richness and glossy texture, infused with peaches, buttery pastry, golden orchard fruit, baking spices, and vanilla pod, ideal for those seeking bold white Burgundy expressions.
Approachable right now with its flattering youthfulness, this Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru truly shines after some bottle time, evolving into even greater complexity. Whether elevating a special dinner or stocking your collection, it delivers the prestige and poise of Burgundy's finest, ready to impress with every sip. At 14% ABV and in a 750 ml bottle, it's a dry delight (sweetness level 01) for discerning palates exploring premium white wines.