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 LA114C-23
Label LA114-23
Label LA114C-23

Louis Latour - Macon-Lugny - Les Genievres - 2023

Louis Latour - Macon-Lugny - Les Genievres - 2023

Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Appellation
Macon Villages
UPC
0 26861 10200 4
0 26861 10200 4
White Wine
Verified Stock
LA114-23
LA114C-23
Product Ratings
James Suckling 90pt

A fresh and rather steely white with aromas and flavors of sliced apples, lemons, minerals and flint. Medium-bodied, crisp and vivid, with the steely character coming through at the end. Subtle and delicious throughout.

by James Suckling, 2025
James Suckling 90pt

A fresh and rather steely white with aromas and flavors of sliced apples, lemons, minerals and flint. Medium-bodied, crisp and vivid, with the steely character coming through at the end. Subtle and delicious throughout.

by James Suckling, 2025

Description

The village of Lugny is located high up in the South of the Macon region. It has a great reputation for its white wines which has made Macon famous. It is well known that the village of Lugny, with its limestone soils and warm climate, produces the most coveted white wines of the region. The vineyard of << Les Genievres >> is one of the best. Maison Louis Latour selects the best grapes of this village, which thanks to its terroir, was the only village planted with Chardonnay 30 years ago.

Tasting notes

This wine is clean and lively with a flowery bouquet and lovely honey, apples and nutty flavors on the palate. Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation. Aged 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats. Pair with any light fare including grilled fish, seafood and any creamy cheeses.

Harvest

Average vine age 30 years
Soil Clay and limestone
Average yield 50 hl/ha
Harvest Mechanica

Vinification

Fermentation Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats

Food pairing

Grilled fish - seafood - Comte cheese