Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2023

Louis Latour is one of Burgundy’s most historic and revered wine houses, with a heritage stretching back to 1797 with their roots in the village of Aloxe-Corton dating even further back to the 1760s. They are unique in Burgundy for owning a significant portion of their own vineyards (over 100 hectares), including the largest holding of Grand Cru vineyards in the region.

Among Louis Latour’s most iconic wines is their Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru. This white Grand Cru is a true benchmark for Chardonnay from Burgundy, sourced from their extensive holdings on the prime, south-easterly facing slopes of the Corton hillside, ensuring optimal sun exposure and ripeness. What makes this wine truly special is the unique terroir, characterized by stony limestone soils.

Louis Latour’s C-C is known for being full-bodied and super generous, with a rich and textural mouthfeel balanced by vibrant acidity and a pronounced minerality, often described as chalky or stony. It’s one of the great white wine collector bottles one can procure. They consistently receive high praise from critics for their power, elegance, and ability to reflect this legendary terroir.