Corton "Clos de la Vigne au Saint" Grand Cru 2018
Pinot Noir
Traditional Fermentation in open vats
Aged 10 to 12 months in oak barrels, 35% new
Barrels from Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
Region: Côte de Beaune
Average vine age: 40 years
Soil: Marl and limestone.
Hand picked
750ml, 14% Alc.
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Description
Clos de la Vigne au Saint is a very old vineyard; the earliest known record of its existence is in 1375 when it is mentioned in the records of the Chapter of Saulieu. The Latour family have a long connection with this vineyard which began in 1738 when Louis Latour's great great grandmother owned a section of the vineyard. Since then, it has remained in family hands, passing from generation to generation. The vineyard has perfect southerly exposure on the Corton hill lying on a bedrock outcrop towards the bottom of the slope. The soil is a rusty red colour and rich in marl, which gives the wines distinct aromas. This wine possesses the elegance that we expect from a Côte d'Or Grand Cru and will age particularly well.