Louis Latour Premier Cru Meursault-Blagny 2016
The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. A unique railway system with elevators allows the entire wine-making process to be achieved by the use of gravity. This eliminates the threat of oxidation from unnecessary pumping of the must. Situated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d’Or. Surprisingly enough for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru (Premier Cru) more then compensates for this. An exclusive of Maison Louis Latour, the vineyards constituting the estate of the Château de Blagny are located high on the hillside overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Château de Blagny is the most important Domaine in the commune. The perfect south-easterly exposure and the stony, marl soil contribute greatly to the remarkable finesse of which the wines of Meursault are capable. Typical Meursault tend to be very full, mellow wines and mature somewhat sooner than the wines from the neighboring communes of Puligny and Chassagne.
Wanted something very special for my B’day, so I grabbed this beauty. Aged for about 10 months in French oak, medium toasted barrels (35% new) with malolactic fermentation. This complex Premier Cru was vibrant pale yellow, showing aromas of ripe fruits, citrus, sweet spice, nutty and white floral notes, an elegant nose. On the palate, ripe apple, pear, lemon and subtle wet stone with a creamy texture. Lingering finish, full-bodied, well balanced with medium acidity, ending with great depth and a very light touch of oak, almost sweet. Wow! Has plenty of room to age, but was – Very Enjoyable Now!
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