Louis Latour : Chassagne-Montrachet 1er cru "Cailleret" 2021

Un vin blanc de Chassagne-Montrachet floral et fumé A floral and smoky Chassagne-Montrachet white wine

The estate

Louis Latour is the largest winegrowing estate in Burgundy, with a history of over 200 years of winemaking. Spread over the most beautiful plots of land in Premiers and Grands Crus from the Côte de Beaune to the Côte de Nuits, the estate's 50 hectares of vineyards give rise to a range of wines from 130 appellations, each of which expresses with authenticity and refinement the characteristics of their original terroir.

An esteemed Burgundy estate, Louis Latour has been actively involved in environmentally-conscious viticulture since 1996.

The vineyard

This 2021 cuvée is a Chassagne-Montrachet wine from a hillside vineyard on rocky soils with lots of stones. The name Cailleret comes from the Burgundian word Caille (stones).

The vintage

The year began with a cool, wet winter, followed by a particularly warm spring at the end of March and beginning of April, which advanced an early budding of the vines. From 5 to 8 April, a cold snap with temperatures as low as -8°C made a severe impact on the vineyard. Although the weather conditions from June to the beginning of August put more pressure on the vineyard’s state, the flowering was even. The end of August, which was milder and drier, ensured ideal ripening of the grapes saved from the frost.

Winemaking and ageing

Traditional fermentation in oak casks from the estate’s cooperage with complete malolactic fermentation. Ageing for 8-10 months in oak casks (50% new).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Chassagne-Montrachet Premier cru "Cailleret" 2021 from Louis Latour

Tasting

Colour
The wine has a smooth, shining pale yellow colour.

Nose
The nose reveals floral acacia notes.

Palate
Graced with a long endurance, the palate is full and fresh with smoky and savoury notes.

Food and wine pairing

This Burgundy white wine pairs perfectly with charcuterie, fish, shellfish or goat’s cheese.