Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled fish, charcuterie platters, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
In 1979, seeking to expand beyond the increasingly scarce and expensive vineyards of Burgundy, Maison Louis Latour turned its eyes to the valley of the Ardèche River in the Rhône-Alpes region. Here, they discovered clay-limestone soils remarkably similar to those of Burgundy, combined with a warm, sun-drenched Mediterranean climate. This pioneering venture proved to be a masterstroke, establishing the Ardèche as a premier source for high-quality, accessible Chardonnay. This wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its vibrant, fresh fruit character, offering a delightful expression of green apple, citrus, and subtle honeyed notes without the heavy influence of oak. It represents a historic bridge between Burgundian expertise and Rhône terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1797 and rooted in Aloxe-Corton since the 17th century, Maison Louis Latour is one of Burgundy's most historic family-owned wine merchants and domaine producers, managed across more than eleven generations. Headquartered in Beaune, the house holds the largest collection of Grand Cru vineyard acreage in the Côte d'Or, notably including legendary holdings on the hill of Corton such as Corton-Charlemagne and Château Corton Grancey. Renowned for operating its own traditional cooperage and pioneering ventures into regions like the Ardèche and Provence, the maison upholds a classic, terroir-focused winemaking philosophy. Its portfolio is globally celebrated for producing impeccably balanced, age-worthy expressions of Pinot Noir and refined, mineral-driven Chardonnay.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%