Louis Latour Beaune Perrieres 2019
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In the north of the appellation of Beaune and exposed to the East, you can find parts of the faces of old limestone quarries with various fine limestones. The clay-limestone soils of "Perrières", which are shallow and poor due to the steep inclination, produce a powerful and structured red wine with a perfect ageing potential.
TASTING NOTES
AGING
10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new
BARRELS
Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted
TASTING NOTES
With its deep ruby colour, our Beaune "Perrières" 2019 offers pleasant cherry aromas. The palate is round with toasted, cherry and cocoa notes. The finish remains fresh and elegant.
FOOD PAIRING
Beef "Bourguignon" - duck breast - woodcock - Camembert - soft cheeses
SUSTAINABILITY
Respect for terroir is one of the fundamental values of Maison Louis Latour, who have practised reasoned agriculture (certified ISO14001) for almost 20 years. Understanding and interpreting the geological complexity of each parcel is indispensable, and it is for this reason that we regularly undertake soil analysis of entire slices of earth in order to study the interaction between the terroir and our wines.
If a noble terroir is undoubtedly one of the essential elements in the production of a great wine, the work of our highly qualified team is also crucial and highly valuable. Extreme rigour and meticulous care are necessary when applying the correct gestures and techniques, notably when pruning and leaf thinning.
Healthy soil is also primordial for the development of the vines, which is why Maison Louis Latour uses specific organic techniques to combat vine pests and diseases. These organic substances also reduce the need for pesticides. Maison Louis Latour also makes its own compost (around 70 tonnes) from vine pruning wood and grape skins - a by-product of pressing - thus eliminating the use of chemical fertilizers.
Traditional viticultural methods have been perpetuated by Maison Louis Latour. Young vines on steep slopes -making access difficult for machines - are ploughed using horses. Working in this way avoids compacting the earth and allows the vine root systems to plunge deeply into the soil to better regulate their water intake.
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