{"product_id":"louis-latour-beaujolais-villages","title":"Louis Latour Beaujolais-Villages","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gmkwwv\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eLouis Latour Beaujolais-Villages 2023 Beaujolais, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eLouis Latour Beaujolais-Villages 2023 is a red Beaujolais made from Gamay from 35 selected villages with granite-rich soils. This wine is just above ordinary Beaujolais in origin and appearance, with more concentration, structure, and aging potential. Maison Louis Latour ages and bottles the wine in Clos Chameroy near Beaune, giving this fruity Beaujolais a distinct Latour signature: juicy, precise, and smoothly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"665\"\u003eThis Beaujolais-Villages comes from selected villages within Beaujolais, where Gamay thrives on the granite-rich subsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eLocation and origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from 35 selected villages in Beaujolais. What is Beaujolais-Villages? Beaujolais-Villages is an appellation level above ordinary Beaujolais, with stricter geographical boundaries and greater ability to develop in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines grow on pink schist and granite. This soil gives Gamay its fresh tension, juicy fruit, and light spiciness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are an average of 30 years old. This age helps the wine achieve more concentration and depth without losing its fruity character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eHarvest and yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are hand-harvested, and the average yield is around 45 hl per hectare. This aligns with a style where ripe fruit, freshness, and soft structure are central.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eThis red Beaujolais is made entirely from Gamay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e100% Gamay – Beaujolais-Villages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gamay gives this wine its cherry fruit, lively freshness, and supple tannins. In Beaujolais-Villages, the grape gains extra depth due to the selection from better villages and granite-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eThe vinification aims for pure fruit, round tannins, and immediate drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is traditionally fermented in open vats. This method helps extract color, fruit, and soft tannins from the Gamay grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is aged for 8–10 months in stainless steel tanks. This keeps the focus on cherry, spiciness, and the pure fruit expression of Gamay, without oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eAging potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Latour Beaujolais-Villages 2023 can be aged for 2–3 years. This makes it accessible in its youth, but also suitable for a short further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2435\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eLouis Latour Beaujolais-Villages 2023 has a deep garnet red color. The nose opens with cherry and nutmeg, followed by a full flavor with notes of cherry and sous-bois, a subtle woody touch. The finish has remarkably good length for a fruity Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2738\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Beaujolais-Villages at 13–15 °C, so that the fruit, fresh acidity, and soft tannins come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2858\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicious with grilled meat, charcuterie, poultry, veal, light meat dishes, and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eMore information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and belongs to the historical family houses of Burgundy. The house is still independent and owned by the founding family. With Beaujolais-Villages, Louis Latour shows that Gamay does not only have to be light and fruity, but can also offer structure, spiciness, and length when the grapes come from good villages and granite-rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45263810854991,"sku":"3507","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourBeaujolais-Villages.webp?v=1779197232","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-beaujolais-villages","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}