At a glance

Producer

Maison Louis Latour

Region

Corton Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$180-$240 USD per bottle (release price, 2024)

Tasting profile

Red and black cherry, blackberry, subtle spice, earth, and violet. Oak notes present.

Evolution: Primary fruit and floral notes will give way by 2027-2032 to more complex nuances: sous-bois, truffle, dried rose, and sweet spice.

At peak: During its peak (2032-2040), expect harmonious integration, polished tannins, tertiary complexity, and exceptional length.

Structure

Acidity

Lively, typical of top Burgundy

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained, youthful

Alcohol

13.5%

Aging potential

Long-term; 15-25 years in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2032 to 2040

Optimal window

2029 to 2045

Current status

Very young; suitable for collectors, not ideal for immediate drinking

Current condition

Closed, tannic, aromatic primary fruit; structure for extended aging

Great Corton Grancey is renowned for longevity due to high-quality fruit, fine structure, and balanced acidity/tannin. The wine's best nuances emerge after a decade or more of careful cellaring.

Food pairing

Ideal with duck, venison, roast lamb, wild mushrooms, or aged Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has firm, fine-grained tannins and is still youthful, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance its aromatic profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Maison Louis Latour uses integrated pest management, sustainable farming, grass coverage between vines, rainwater collection, solar panels at winery, and lightweight recyclable glass. Significant reduction of synthetic chemicals, biodiversity promotion.

Maison Louis Latour is a leader in sustainable viticulture in Burgundy—acting on soil conservation, biodiversity, responsible water and energy management, and eco-friendly packaging. They are accredited as HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) Level 3 and Terra Vitis but are not fully organic or biodynamic. Their impact is reduced locally, but international shipping has a nontrivial carbon cost. Overall, progressive on sustainability for a historic Burgundy producer, with room to improve toward organic/biodynamic practices and further packaging innovation.