{"product_id":"louis-latour-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2020-0375l","title":"Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 0.375L","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"bz558p\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eLouis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 0.375L Côte de Beaune, Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eLouis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 0.375L is a half-bottle of one of Burgundy's great white icons. This Chardonnay comes from the Corton hill in Aloxe-Corton, where Louis Latour is the largest owner within the appellation, with 10.5 hectares. After the phylloxera crisis, the Latour family chose to replace dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines here with Chardonnay, a then-unusual choice that ultimately led to one of Burgundy's most famous white Grand Cru wines. The half-bottle is ideal when you want to enjoy a large glass of white Burgundy with 1 or 2 people without opening an entire bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14jexaw\" data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eVineyards and Region\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eCorton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is located on the Corton hill in Aloxe-Corton, in the northern part of the Côte de Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eLocation \/ Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vineyards are located on an excellent part of the Corton hill. This Grand Cru origin gives Chardonnay its powerful structure, mineral tension, and great aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plots have a south-easterly aspect. This ensures the grapes receive plenty of sun, helping them reach full ripeness without losing the wine's fresh foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines grow on stony limestone. This soil provides drainage, concentration, and the chalky minerality so characteristic of Corton-Charlemagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vines are an average of 30 years old, and the yield is around 40 hl per hectare. The grapes are hand-harvested and picked as late as possible to achieve maximum ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9tra1w\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eGrape Composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eThis white Grand Cru is made entirely from Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eChardonnay – Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chardonnay forms the complete base of this wine, giving it its broad structure, ripe fruit core, toasted almond, vanilla, and mineral length. On the Corton hill, the grape gains extra power, depth, and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1nispz6\" data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eThe vinification follows the classic Burgundian approach for great white wines from Maison Louis Latour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ferments traditionally in oak barrels and undergoes full malolactic fermentation. This gives the Chardonnay more roundness and texture, while the chalky origin continues to provide fresh tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eAging \/ Oak Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine ages for 8–10 months in oak barrels, 100% of which are new wood. Louis Latour uses French oak barrels from its own cooperage with medium toast, which provides notes of toasted almond, vanilla, brioche, and extra depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e This Corton-Charlemagne has an aging potential of 10–15 years. The combination of Grand Cru concentration, stony limestone, oak aging, and fresh acidity gives the wine a solid foundation for further development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kwabyh\" data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eTasting Notes and Serving Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eIn the glass, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2020 has a pale golden color. The aroma is round and generous, with toasted almond, vanilla, ripe white fruit, and subtle oak notes. The palate is broad and powerful, with integrated oak, mineral tension, and a very long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3393\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3255\"\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serve this Corton-Charlemagne at 12–14 °C, so that the broad structure, toasted almond, vanilla, and mineral freshness combine beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3502\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3411\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent with shellfish, lobster, foie gras, refined fish dishes, and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"om3m1d\" data-start=\"3504\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3520\" data-end=\"3733\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3522\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003e97\/100, James Suckling (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for its cool, crisp Grand Cru character, intense spice, powerful structure, steely tension, and excellent integration of oak, fruit, and mineral acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3779\"\u003e97\/100, The World of Fine Wine (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlights its rich, layered style, concentration of ripe fruit, savory freshness, and powerful, long-lasting stony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"4121\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"3918\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003e96–97\/100, The World of Fine Wine (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Describes a broad, concentrated style with buttery brioche, caramelized richness, ripe fruit, high freshness, and a powerful, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4301\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4167\"\u003e95\/100, Wine Spectator Insider (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Appreciates its powerful yet vibrant structure, with floral notes, peach, melon, minerality, and an exceptionally long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4303\" data-end=\"4475\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4305\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003e94–95\/100, La Revue du Vin de France (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Praised for its ripe, supple character, notes of almond, honey, and nougat, firm substance, and chalky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4670\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4479\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003e91–94\/100, Burghound.com (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Emphasizes fresh aromas of Granny Smith apple, citrus zest, mineral reduction, and subtle oak influence, with vibrancy and a bitter lemony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4672\" data-end=\"4884\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4674\" data-end=\"4709\"\u003e92\/100, Wine Enthusiast (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Describes aromas of honeysuckle, white mushroom, fennel, citrus, and vanilla, followed by a rich palate with buttery brioche, ripe pear, lemon zest, and white pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4886\" data-end=\"5060\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"4888\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e92\/100, The Wine Advocate (2020):\u003c\/strong\u003e Describes a full-bodied, rich, and lustrous white Burgundy with peach, buttery pastry, golden orchard fruit, baking spices, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5190\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"5064\" data-end=\"5088\"\u003e4.4 stars, Vivino:\u003c\/strong\u003e A very strong user rating for this prestigious Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru from Louis Latour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"14kb3ee\" data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5235\"\u003eMore information about Maison Louis Latour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5750\"\u003eMaison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and belongs to Burgundy's historic family-owned houses. Corton-Charlemagne holds a special place within the house, as the family consciously chose Chardonnay here after the phylloxera crisis, in a place where Aligoté and Pinot Noir previously stood. This decision grew into one of Louis Latour's great white signature wines, supported by their own Grand Cru holdings, late harvesting, manual picking, and aging in French oak barrels from their own cooperage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45245564682319,"sku":"4733","price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/LouisLatourCortonCharlemagne2020demi.webp?v=1778837351","url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.nl\/en\/products\/louis-latour-corton-charlemagne-grand-cru-2020-0375l","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}