Nuits Saint Georges Louis Latour
Country: France Region: Burgundy
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Domaine Louis Latour.
Description:
Nuits-Saint-Georges is the most southerly located village of the Côte de Nuits, to which the city gave its name and constitutes the other half of the Côte d'Or. The commune produces almost exclusively red wines, however there is a limited production of whites. The Nuits-Saint-Georges red wines are robust and elegant. They require some years of aging to reflect the finest expressions of the Pinot Noir. The name of Nuits-Saint-Georges is known worldwide, Apollo XV carried this wine into space and even gave its name to a lunar crater.
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FermentationTraditional in open vats. 100% malolactic fermentation.
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Ageing10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 20% new.
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BarrelsLouis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.
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Tasting NoteThe red garnet colour of this wine reveals grilled bread, blackcurrant and spiced aromas. Fresh on the palate, it has liquorice and pepper notes and shows a nice length on the mouth.
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Country: France Region: Burgundy
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2018 Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Domaine Louis Latour.
Description:
Nuits-Saint-Georges is the most southerly located village of the Côte de Nuits, to which the city gave its name and constitutes the other half of the Côte d'Or. The commune produces almost exclusively red wines, however there is a limited production of whites. The Nuits-Saint-Georges red wines are robust and elegant. They require some years of aging to reflect the finest expressions of the Pinot Noir. The name of Nuits-Saint-Georges is known worldwide, Apollo XV carried this wine into space and even gave its name to a lunar crater.
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FermentationTraditional in open vats. 100% malolactic fermentation.
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Ageing10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 20% new.
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BarrelsLouis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.
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Tasting NoteThe red garnet colour of this wine reveals grilled bread, blackcurrant and spiced aromas. Fresh on the palate, it has liquorice and pepper notes and shows a nice length on the mouth.
