Louis Latour Chateau Corton ‘Grancey’ Grand Cru 2022

The Louis Latour Chateau Corton ‘Grancey’ Grand Cru 2022 is a red wine from the Burgundy region of France, specifically the Cte de Beaune subregion in Aloxe-Corton. Maison Louis Latour, a family-owned winery, purchased the Chteau Corton Grancey in 1891. The winery’s philosophy emphasizes making traditional-style, ruby-coloured wines that are appreciated for their delicacy and finesse. This particular wine is a blend of the best barrels from several Corton Grand Cru vineyards, including Les Bressandes, Les Perrires, Les Grves, and Le Clos du Roi, with the proportions varying by vintage. It is only produced in vintages where the grapes achieve perfect ripeness.

Wine Description

This Pinot Noir has a dark ruby colour. The aroma reveals notes of blackberry, pepper, and undergrowth. The palate is full and suave, with flavours of liquorice, coffee, and cherry. The finish is beautifully fresh and long-lasting. The wine is known for its concentration, fine tannins, and stony minerality. The average age of the vines used for this wine is over 40 years.

Accolades

• James Suckling – 98 points

• Burghound.com – 92 points

Food Pairing

Suggested pairings for this wine include roasted beef, roasted quail, wild boar, duck ‘ l’orange’, and mature cheeses. A perfect match to enhance the wine’s complexity.

Vintage Quality

The 2022 vintage in Burgundy is considered excellent, with both quality and quantity. The growing season experienced a number of notable conditions, including a cold start in April with frost threats, followed by a warm May and a downpour of rain in June. A very hot and dry summer then set in from July, which helped to prevent diseases but also caused some drought issues. The resulting wines are shaping up to be excellent, with good complexity, clear fruit, and a pleasant freshness. Winemakers were able to adapt to these challenges, with the wines displaying a “breezy joie de vivre” and textures with a “gloss” to them.