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Louis Latour, Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2002
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Tasted at Jasper Morris’s book launch at The Ledbury. This is a fine Corton-Charlemagne from Louis Latour. It has a very impressive minerally nose with crisp citrus peel, flint and a puff of chalk dust. It speaks well of its place of birth. The palate does not quite meet the promise of the nose, with elegant tropical-tinged fruit and a twist of Clementine towards the finish that needs more persistency. Fine. Tasted October 2010.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
After the disappointing 1999 and 2000, this is much better. A fine flinty nose. Greater definition than the other wines. The palate is poised, crisp and quite powerful with a minerality that was missing from the others. Focused and harmonious, but certainly needs time. Very fine. 4/05
Reviewed by: Pierre Rovani
Spicy stones can be discerned in the aromatics of the 2002 Corton-Charlemagne. Light to medium-bodied, fresh, and revealing impressive depth as well as concentration, it displays liquefied rock, pear, and apple flavors throughout its lengthy character. Notes of roasted herbs and minerals make their presence felt in its long, suave finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. Maison Louis Latour has a different importer in each state.
About the Producer
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most beautiful houses in Burgundy, recognized worldwide for the quality of its red wines (Pinot Noir grape variety) and white grapes (Chardonnay grape variety). This house run by Louis Fabrice Latour is a family business that produces on 50 hectares of vines the largest concentration of Premiers and Grands Crus among the most magical appellations of Burgundy. Knight, Corton, Aloxe Corton, Corton Charlemagne, Beaune, Pommard, Volnay, Chambertin are the most magical. Louis Latour also produces more accessible wines such as Beaune and Cote de Nuits Villages. In total, nearly 130 appellations from Burgundy are vinified by Maison Louis Latour. Louis Latour also produces a Chardonnay in Ardèche in Alba la Romaine on a vineyard of 380 hectares, an exceptional bottle. A Pinot Noir in the Var, the Domaine de Valmoissine, a Maison Louis Latourmagnificent wine of great finesse.
