Louis Latour Ardèche Chardonnay 2023 0.375L is a fresh, well-rounded white wine from the Coteaux de l’Ardèche, made from 100% Chardonnay. As early as 1979, Maison Louis Latour chose the Ardèche river valley as the place to produce Chardonnay outside Burgundy, precisely because of its clay and limestone soils. The half bottle is ideal when you want to enjoy an accessible Chardonnay with 1 or 2 people, offering fresh citrus, floral notes, and a soft, rounded structure.
This Chardonnay comes from the Ardèche, a more southerly French wine region where Louis Latour has been working with Chardonnay for decades.
• Location / Origin: The wine comes from the Coteaux de l’Ardèche, within the Ardèche IGP. Louis Latour chose this region because the Ardèche river valley offers suitable conditions for fresh, approachable Chardonnay with sufficient ripeness.
• Soil: The vines are planted on clay and limestone. Clay contributes to roundness and ripe fruit, while limestone helps to maintain freshness and tension in the wine.
• Vineyard & Harvest: The vines are on average 25 years old, and the yield is around 45 hl per hectare. The grapes are harvested mechanically, which suits the accessible style and reliable quality of this cuvée.
This white Ardèche wine is made entirely from Chardonnay.
• Chardonnay – IGP Ardèche: Chardonnay gives this wine its rounded attack, citrus fruit, acacia blossom, and soft structure. In the Ardèche, the grape achieves more southern ripeness than in cooler parts of Burgundy, while stainless steel aging keeps the style fresh and pure.
The vinification focuses on freshness, fruit purity, and a soft, rounded texture.
• Fermentation: The wine ferments traditionally in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. This conversion softens the acidity and gives the Chardonnay more roundness.
• Aging: The wine ages for 8–10 months in stainless steel tanks. This preserves the fresh citrus, floral aromas, and pure fruit, without any influence from wood.
• Aging Potential: This Ardèche Chardonnay has an aging potential of 2–3 years. This suits its fresh, supple style, where fruit and immediate drinkability are central.
