Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 1998

經過19世紀末的根瘤蚜疫情蹂躪之後，Latour 家族不尋常地決定拔掉當時已死掉的 Aligoté和 Pinot Noir 葡萄樹，並以 Chardonnay 取代，這一決定令他們創造了布爾岡最著名的白酒之一。
今天，Latour 家族擁有11公頃，成為在產區中最大面積土地擁有者。在 Latour 的 Corton-Charlemagne 葡萄園位於山坡的最優質位置，面向東南方，確保最大程度日照。果實收成盡可能推遲，以保證最高的成熟度。

產區保護條例：
布爾岡Cote de Beaune, AOC Corton-Charlemagne

產地：
法國布爾岡

種類：
白葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
Chardonnay

釀造：
傳統橡木桶發酵，完全蘋果酸-乳酸二次發酵

陳年：
於 100% 新橡木桶陳年 8 至 10 個月， Louis Latour 製作，法國橡木，中度烘烤

品酒筆記：
淡檸檬金色，帶綠色調。雖然有點緊致但有礦物香氣，在壯闊的忌廉橡木味後是烤梨子和堅果。綻放後的味道是成熟的柑橘和花卉，配以油性質地和密集的重量，再以明顯酸度作平衡。這個沉睡的巨人將需要一些時間來顯示其全部潛力。

Pale lemon gold with green tints, and tasted just two weeks after bottling the nose is still unyielding. Although closed there are hints of mineral, roasted pears and nuts behind the broad creamy oak flavours. The palate opens out with ripe citrus and floral tones with an oily texture and dense weight that is highly balanced by defining acidity. This sleeping giant will need some time to reveal its full potential.

After the ravages of the phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century the Latour family took the then unusual decision to tear up the dead Aligoté and Pinot Noir vines and replace them with Chardonnay. This decision leads them to create one of Burgundy's most celebrated white wines.
Today the Latour family owns 11 hectares which makes them the biggest owner in the appellation. The Latour's Corton-Charlemagne vineyards are located on a prime section of the Corton hillside where the south-easterly aspect ensures maximum exposure to the sun. The fruit is harvested as late as possible to guarantee maximum ripeness.

Appellation:
AOC Corton-Charlemagne, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy

Country of Origin:
Burgundy, France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Variety:
Chardonnay

Vinification:
Traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation

Ageing:
8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new barrels, Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted

Tasting Notes:
Pale lemon gold with green tints. Although closed there are hints of mineral, roasted pears and nuts behind the broad creamy oak flavours. The palate opens out with ripe citrus and floral tones with an oily texture and dense weight that is highly balanced by defining acidity. This sleeping giant will need some time to reveal its full potential.