Louis Latour : Meursault 1er cru "Goutte d'Or" 2021

Louis Latour releases a rich and aromatic Meursault Premier Cru 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

The 1er cru "Goutte d'Or" 2021 is a Meursault wine that stems from a plot south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune. The vines are on average 35 years old and are planted on stony marl and limestone soil dating from the Jurassic period.

The wine

The favourite wine of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who visited Burgundy and its vineyards in 1787, is named after the plot it is made from, the "Goutte d'or" (drop of gold) – so-called because of the drop-shaped, golden flint in the soil.

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 with a complete malolactic fermentation. 8-10 months of ageing in oak casks (50% new).

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Meursault Premier cru "Goutte d'Or" 2021 from Louis Latour

Tasting

This Burgundy white wine has a powerful nose and a palate rich with truffle, pear and brioche scents.

Storage

This Meursault Premier cru "Goutte d'Or" 2021 from Louis Latour can be laid down for about 5-7 years to release all its aromatic nuances.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 12°C and 14°C.

Food and wine pairing

This white wine goes perfectly with vol-au-vents, cheeses and fish such as pike.