Maison Louis Latour - Château Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018
97/100
Wine Enthusiast
17+/20
Jancis Robinson
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
96/100
James Suckling
"An exceptional vintage of incredible elegance!"
"A soft, almost jasmine-like floral note precedes the wine's subtle hint of red cherry. Refined elegance on the palate, slightly underscored by vanilla that softens the invigorating, fresh red currant note. The structure is graceful, yet durable and firm. Freshness and fruit mingle in this beautiful construction, which shines with concentration and balance." (Wine Enthusiast 2020)
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Eye
Clear, brilliant crimson colour
Nose
Intense and complex, generous scents of black cherry, blueberry and crushed raspberry, with more floral notes of violets complexed by subtle hints of liquorice and white pepper.
Mouth
Rich and full-bodied, with elegant tannins and a beautiful harmony of lively structure and great precision. Flavours that follow on from the nose, with aromas of roasting and menthol intermingling right through to a velvety, long-lasting finish.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Sublimates marcassin with black cherries, duck with orange sauce, roasted quail, grilled prime rib, aged cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
Domaine rated (guide 2025) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Beautiful nose of ripe grapes, charming texture without its tactile sensations, perfect balance, connoisseur's wine.
About the domain :
Founded in 1797, this family-run business has strong links with the Côte de Beaune, where it owns most of its vineyards, culminating in a sumptuous site on the famous Corton hillside. Louis-Fabrice, the eleventh generation of Latour, presides over the family board and has every confidence in his excellent winemakers. The reds have had their fermentation times extended, giving them more flesh and body, while the whites are less reduced and more harmoniously oaked than in the past, with a constant quest for balance that sometimes makes them undervalued in their youth, but they age magnificently. 2017 is in line with the success of 2010 and 2015, in both colors, but we'll trust the cuvées from the estate's vines more than certain purchases, especially the overly diluted whites.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2025) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
An independent family business, founded in 1797 and run successively by 10 generations of Latour. A key player in Burgundy winegrowing and the largest owner of Grands Crus in the Côte-d'Or (28 hectares of its 48 hectares of vineyards). The grapes are vinified in Aloxe-Corton, the family's birthplace, and the company has its own cooperage.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2020 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
A soft, almost jasmine-like floral note precedes the wine's subtle hint of red cherry. With refined elegance, the palate is lightly underscored by vanilla, which softens the invigorating, fresh red currant note. The structure is graceful, yet durable and firm. Freshness and fruit mingle in this beautifully constructed wine, which shines with concentration and balance.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17+/20
Recommended area
About the wine:
Deep cherry red. Dark and mineral like the Corton-La Vigne au Saint, but with a little more fruit. Tasty, with a touch of seductive dryness and a taste of dark chocolate. Subtle and elegant. 2023-2033
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 96/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Aromas and flavors of ripe plums, strawberries and walnuts, as well as burnt orange and flowers. Some meat, too. Full-bodied, layered and juicy with lots of fruit and round, powdery tannins. Flavorful finish. Needs three to four years to come together, but impressive at this young stage. Drink after 2023.
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