Louis Latour Grand Ardèche MAGNUM 1.5L
- 1.5L | 13.5%
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Taste & Aging
Complexity
Beautifully layeredDrinking Window
Aromas
Food Pairing
The Louis Latour Grand Ardèche MAGNUM 1.5L 2023 is an oak-aged white wine perfect for dinners, shellfish, and moments when you want to serve a richer, fuller Chardonnay. This cuvée has been developed in the Ardèche since 1979, based on a clear Burgundian concept, with fermentation and aging in oak barrels from Louis Latour's own cooperage. In magnum format, this broad, layered style is even more impressive at the table.
Vineyards and region
The foundation of this wine lies in the Ardèche, where Louis Latour deliberately sought out top-quality Chardonnay outside the Côte d’Or since the late 1970s. The Grand Ardèche comes from the best plots, which are reselected each year at the start of the harvest.
- Location / Origin: The wine falls under IGP Ardèche, within the Côteaux de l’Ardèche region. This allows Louis Latour to produce a white wine in Southern France with a distinct Burgundian signature.
- Soil: The soils consist of clay and chalk. This combination gives Chardonnay sufficient tension and precision here, in addition to the ripeness you would expect from this more southerly origin.
- Vineyard: The average age of the vines is 20 years, and the average yield is 45 hl/ha. This helps to give the fruit sufficient concentration and consistency.
Vinification and aging
The cellar approach is the real distinguishing element here, as this wine is treated as if it comes from the white Burgundy region.
- Fermentation: Fermentation traditionally takes place in oak barrels, with full malolactic conversion. This gives the wine more roundness, a softer texture, and a beautifully integrated oak tone.
- Aging / Oak Maturation: Afterwards, the wine ages for at least 10 months in oak barrels, 25% of which are new. This gives it extra depth, toast, spiciness, and a broader mid-palate structure, without losing its tension.
- Barrels: The barrels come from Louis Latour's own cooperage and are made of medium-toasted French oak. This supports the wood profile in a refined, not overly dominant way.
Grape composition
It's all about one grape here, precisely what gives this wine its sharp focus and recognizable style.
- Chardonnay – Ardèche: Chardonnay forms the complete base, giving the wine its combination of breadth, tension, floral notes, and oak-supported complexity.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
Golden yellow in the glass, with green reflections and an aroma of toast, vanilla, and almond. On the palate, this Grand Ardèche opens with immediate tension, followed by more breadth and notes of spices, fruit, and flowers. The finish lingers long and keeps everything beautifully balanced.
- Serving temperature: 10–12 °C works best here, as this range beautifully expresses both the tension and the broader, oak-aged structure.
- Dishes: Aperitifs, fine charcuterie, shellfish, and fish pair very naturally with this wine, as it beautifully combines freshness and creaminess.
Awards
- 94/100, Terre de Vins (2023): A very strong French rating that suits the serious, oak-aged style of this cuvée well.
- Silver Medal, Bettane+Desseauve Prix Plaisir 2025 (2023): A nice additional confirmation that this vintage also stands out strongly in France itself.
- 4.1 stars, Vivino: With over 700+ reviews, this wine shows that it is consistently appreciated by a wide audience.
More information about Louis Latour
Maison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and remains independent and family-owned. The house is among the historic names of Burgundy, but has also deliberately developed new terroirs outside the Côte d’Or, including the Ardèche from 1979 onwards. It is precisely this combination of tradition and innovation that makes a wine like Grand Ardèche so characteristic of Louis Latour.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 1.5L |
| Region | Rhône |
| Sub-region | Ardèche |
| Producer | Louis Latour |
| Varietal(s) | Chardonnay |
| Oak aging | Yes, Aged for a minimum of 10 months in French oak barrels (25% new, medium toast), from Louis Latour's own cooperage. |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
