Maison Louis Latour 'Clos de la Vigne au Saint', Corton Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, 2020, 75cl

Maison Louis Latour “Clos de la Vigne au Saint” Corton Grand Cru 2020 is a grand and characterful red Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune, boasting power, depth, and classic Grand Cru stature. The 2020 vintage imparts beautiful ripeness and concentration, while maintaining the tension and minerality that make the best Corton wines so compelling. It is a wine with authority and structure, allowing Pinot Noir to display a darker, more powerful, and terroir-driven side without losing elegance.

The aroma opens with cherries, dark berries, and licorice, subtly nuanced by forest floor, nutmeg, spices, and a discreet hint of smoke and mocha. On the palate, the wine is dense, round, and silky smooth with fine tannins and a prominent, yet well-integrated structure. The taste unfolds with layers of dark fruit, spice, and earthy notes, while freshness and underlying minerality keep the whole alive and precise. The finish is long, intense, and harmonious, with depth, warmth, and excellent Grand Cru persistence.

This is a wine that pairs excellently with game, duck, veal, beef, and dishes with mushrooms, pepper, or dark sauces, where its structure and depth truly shine. “Clos de la Vigne au Saint” 2020 is an obvious choice for grand dinners and special occasions where one desires a Burgundy with both gravitas, finesse, and aging potential – a wine that impresses with its seriousness, its texture, and its classic Corton character.