{"product_id":"louis-latour-beaune-1er-cru-aux-cras-2023","title":"Louis Latour Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras 2023","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ee8yyo\" data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eLouis Latour Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras 2023 Beaune Premier Cru, France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eLouis Latour Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras 2023 is a white Premier Cru from Beaune, originating from a high-altitude vineyard directly behind the city. The name Aux Cras refers to the rocky origin of this site, a former quarry with chalky walls and terraces. With fermentation and aging in French oak from Louis Latour's own cooperage, this wine acquires a rich, fresh, and precisely sculpted Burgundian style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eVineyards and region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eBeaune is located in the Côte de Beaune, the southern part of the Côte d'Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aux Cras is located on top of the slope behind the city of Beaune and holds the Beaune Premier Cru status, a quality designation for particularly esteemed vineyards within the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eName \u0026amp; Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e What does Aux Cras mean? The name comes from C(a)racos, meaning rocky hill, and refers to the former quarry on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard has clay and limestone, with notably rocky soils that ensure good drainage and a distinct mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are on average 20 years old, the yield is around 40 hl\/ha, and the grapes are harvested by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003eTerraces:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyard consists of 3 terraces with limestone walls. The reflection of sunlight on these walls provides extra light and helps the grapes ripen early and evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2105\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eVinification and aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eThe wine undergoes a distinct Burgundian upbringing, with fermentation and aging in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation traditionally takes place in oak barrels with complete malolactic conversion. This conversion softens the acids and gives the wine a rounder, creamier texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 8–10 months in French oak barrels from Louis Latour's own cooperage, 50% of which are new and medium-toasted. This adds extra breadth, subtle toast, vanilla, and almond-like notes, while maintaining the fresh structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2725\"\u003eAlcohol percentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e With 14% alcohol, this white Burgundy has enough power to support the oak aging while retaining its fresh Premier Cru tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003eGrape composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eThis white Beaune Premier Cru is entirely supported by Burgundy's classic white grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eChardonnay – Beaune Premier Cru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay gives this wine its full texture, ripe yellow fruit, fresh acidity, and ability to elegantly integrate oak aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003eTasting notes and serving suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3194\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003eGolden yellow in the glass, with ripe fruit, light tropical notes, vanilla, toast, and almond. The taste is dry, fresh, and generous, with a creamy attack and a long, elegant finish. The combination of oak, ripe fruit, and chalky tension makes this a rich yet refined white Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras at 12–14 °C, so that the creamy oak notes, ripe fruit expression, and fresh structure come together beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3658\"\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with pan-fried fish, scallops, poultry in creamy sauce, rich vegetable dishes, Comté and Époisses cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3777\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3803\"\u003e4.1 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong consumer score that shows this white Premier Cru is widely appreciated by lovers of Burgundian Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eMore information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4464\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and belongs to the historic families of Burgundy. The house is unique in that it is the only wine producer in Burgundy that still makes its own barrels, using oak from Northern French forests that dries in the open air for more than 2 years. This in-house cooperage gives Louis Latour significant control over the influence of oak, which, especially for a white Premier Cru like Beaune Aux Cras, clearly contributes to its style, precision, and distinctiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279532449871,"sku":"4008","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourBeaune1erCruAuxCras2023.webp?v=1779368288","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-beaune-1er-cru-aux-cras-2023","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}