Genievres
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled white fish, roasted chicken, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the rolling hills of the Mâconnais in southern Burgundy, Louis Latour's Mâcon-Lugny 'Les Genièvres' is a benchmark representation of accessible yet beautifully crafted Chardonnay. The vineyard of 'Les Genièvres' owes its name to the wild juniper bushes (genévriers) that once dominated these sun-drenched slopes before they were cleared for viticulture. The clay-limestone soils of Lugny are legendary for imparting a distinct mineral core and vibrant acidity to the grapes. Fermented traditionally in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the purity of the fruit, this wine captures the essence of the region with its expressive aromas of white flowers, crisp green apple, and subtle honeyed undertones, reflecting Louis Latour's centuries-old commitment to showcasing the diverse terroirs of Burgundy.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1797, Maison Louis Latour stands as one of Burgundy's most historically prominent family-owned négociant-éleveurs and domaine estates, boasting the largest portfolio of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte d'Or. Anchored on the limestone-rich, south and southeast-facing slopes of the Corton hill, Latour vinifies fruit at the landmark gravity-fed Cuverie Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. Viticulture adheres to rigorous lutte raisonnée principles, integrating biological pest control, in-house composting, and zero synthetic fertilizers alongside an ISO 14001 certification. White vinification emphasizes pure, mineral-driven expression through temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and judicious aging in French oak crafted at the house's Savigny-lès-Beaune cooperage, while reds emphasize structured, classic extraction. Beyond iconic Côte d'Or pinnacles such as Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Château Corton Grancey, and Romanée-Saint-Vivant 'Les Quatre Journaux', Latour has famously pioneered southern terroir projects in the clay-limestone soils of the Ardèche and the higher altitudes of the Var.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
13%