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Domaine Louis Latour Aloxe-Corton Les Chaillots Premier Cru 2020 is a masterwork of Burgundian elegance, capturing the prestigious terroir of the Corton hillside in a bottle of profound depth. Sourced from 35-year-old Pinot Noir vines rooted in the stony, limestone-rich soils that give Les Chaillots its name, this vintage reveals a deep ruby hue and an enchanting bouquet of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, and delicate rose petals. Nuanced layers of licorice, walnut, and a whisper of baking spice emerge from ten to twelve months of aging in medium-toasted French oak, resulting in a sophisticated profile that balances power with the ethereal finesse expected from a premier cru.
On the palate, this medium-plus bodied red offers a silken texture underpinned by firm, polished tannins and a vibrant mineral backbone. The experience is remarkably fresh and energetic, delivering a complex tapestry of red fruit and savory earth that culminates in a long, well-balanced finish. Highly regarded by critics with scores reaching 94-95 points, this 2020 expression is a definitive choice for the discerning collector. Whether enjoyed now with decanting alongside roast duck or game birds, or cellared for the next decade to allow its structure to further unfurl, it remains a quintessential testament to the artistry of the Latour family heritage.
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Domaine Louis Latour Aloxe-Corton Les Chaillots Premier Cru 2020 is a masterwork of Burgundian elegance, capturing the prestigious terroir of the Corton hillside in a bottle of profound depth. Sourced from 35-year-old Pinot Noir vines rooted in the stony, limestone-rich soils that give Les Chaillots its name, this vintage reveals a deep ruby hue and an enchanting bouquet of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, and delicate rose petals. Nuanced layers of licorice, walnut, and a whisper of baking spice emerge from ten to twelve months of aging in medium-toasted French oak, resulting in a sophisticated profile that balances power with the ethereal finesse expected from a premier cru.
On the palate, this medium-plus bodied red offers a silken texture underpinned by firm, polished tannins and a vibrant mineral backbone. The experience is remarkably fresh and energetic, delivering a complex tapestry of red fruit and savory earth that culminates in a long, well-balanced finish. Highly regarded by critics with scores reaching 94-95 points, this 2020 expression is a definitive choice for the discerning collector. Whether enjoyed now with decanting alongside roast duck or game birds, or cellared for the next decade to allow its structure to further unfurl, it remains a quintessential testament to the artistry of the Latour family heritage.
