Louis Latour
Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Production of the 2013 was about 50% of the normal, thus real pricey. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit with floral and yeasty mineral notes. On the palate, flavors of Apple and peach flavors with a touch of mineral and lemon zest, with an underlying crispiness, well balanced with acidity, long finish ending with mineral and nutty nuances. Truly a great wine, a bit pricey.
Production of the 2013 was about 50% of the normal, thus real pricey. Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and tropical fruit with floral and yeasty mineral notes. On the palate, flavors of Apple and peach flavors with a touch of mineral and lemon zest, with an underlying crispiness, well balanced with acidity, long finish ending with mineral and nutty nuances. Truly a great wine, a bit pricey.
Feb 27th, 2021Was lucky enough to get to try this $125 bottle of wine, great but hard to rationalize the price tag. Production of the 2013 was about 50% of the normal, thus the price. Has a light yellow color with stone and tropical fruit aromas with hints of yeasty mineral tones. On the palate, Apple and peach flavors with a touch of lemon zest. The wine had a gentle underlying crispiness character, well balanced with acidity and lingered with mineral and nutty nuances on the ending. Truly a great wine. Tasting Sample.
Was lucky enough to get to try this $125 bottle of wine, great but hard to rationalize the price tag. Production of the 2013 was about 50% of the normal, thus the price. Has a light yellow color with stone and tropical fruit aromas with hints of yeasty mineral tones. On the palate, Apple and peach flavors with a touch of lemon zest. The wine had a gentle underlying crispiness character, well balanced with acidity and lingered with mineral and nutty nuances on the ending. Truly a great wine. Tasting Sample.
Sep 16th, 2016
honeysuckle & jasmine, white peach & yellow plum ~ poached apples & pears, loads of crushed gravel ~ floats over but expands w time
honeysuckle & jasmine, white peach & yellow plum ~ poached apples & pears, loads of crushed gravel ~ floats over but expands w time
May 17th, 2016
Lean and focused this vintage. Golden apple skin, citrus peel, rainwater, cashew.
Lean and focused this vintage. Golden apple skin, citrus peel, rainwater, cashew.
Nov 15th, 2015
Ripe and floral-- good acidity but a little lackluster on the palate for a GC
Ripe and floral-- good acidity but a little lackluster on the palate for a GC
Apr 6th, 2015
My fave French white. Pear, peach and vanilla on the nose. Butter, citrus, hazelnut and a bit of anise mid. Clean, bright finish. LOVE!
My fave French white. Pear, peach and vanilla on the nose. Butter, citrus, hazelnut and a bit of anise mid. Clean, bright finish. LOVE!
May 25th, 2019Red delicious and white flower scents on open. A great balance between oaky chard and crisp SB. Butterscotch and cashew on the finish. Love Corton!
Red delicious and white flower scents on open. A great balance between oaky chard and crisp SB. Butterscotch and cashew on the finish. Love Corton!
Dec 29th, 2018
What a wonderful surprise. This Chardonnay has much more citrus and especially lemon than expected. The oak is evident but very subtle. Pairs well with lobster tail. This is a winner.
What a wonderful surprise. This Chardonnay has much more citrus and especially lemon than expected. The oak is evident but very subtle. Pairs well with lobster tail. This is a winner.
Jul 1st, 2018Possessing a gentle strength, suggesting its ability to age gracefully.
Possessing a gentle strength, suggesting its ability to age gracefully.
May 16th, 2017