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Louis Latour
Grand Ardèche Chardonnay
| Louis Latour came to the Ardèche in 1979 attracted by its climate and the clay limestone soils that are perfect for the Chardonnay vine. The consistent climate and abundant sunshine perfectly ripen the grapes, whilst the drying Mistral wind eliminates the risk of rot. Grand Ardèche is treated as if it were grown in one of the prestigious vineyards of the Côte-d’Or. Fully-ripened grapes are selected and pressed lightly before being aged in oak barrels made at the Latour cooperage in Beaune. | |
| Available Vintages | 2022 |
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| Other vintages | 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 |
| Tasting note |
This wine is shimmering pale yellow in colour. On the nose it reveals aromas of vanilla and brioche with hints of honey and acacia. This is a well-balanced wine, ample and generous in the mouth with flavours of almond paste and vanilla. The finish is bright and fresh.
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| Awards and Accolades |
Silver Medal'Elegant and fresh with balanced, attractive, creamy notes. Refreshing lemon pith finish. Elegant, stylish and very attractive.' International Wine Challenge 2014 Birmingham Mail, Jane Clare, 20th September 2014'A lovely wine in my humble opinion, but it also pleased the judges of the International Wine Challenge where it won a silver award. This is 100% chardonnay and some of the wine has been aged in oak barrels. The result is apple aromas with clouds of vanilla, and a buttery, creamy, nutty apple taste which is bright and fresh at the same time.' Cumberland News, Julian Whittle, 12th September 2014'...pale gold, with a subtle hint of oak on the nose. The palate is full, rich and buttery, showing Burgundian-style minerality, but balanced by crisp acidity. It is the best-value chardonnay I've tasted this year.' Western Daily Press, Ned Halley, 1st Nov. 2014'...is autumn gold in colour, nutty and ripe on the nose and creamily rich in its sweet-apple fruitiness. A plush but perfectly dry pure chardonnay from southern France, this is a de luxe wine very much in its own style. My idea of a comforting November white...' |
| Region | South of France |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay |
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