{"product_id":"louis-latour-chardonnay-grand-ardeche-2022-copy","title":"Louis Latour Chardonnay Grand Ardèche 2023 Dacapo Stainless","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. In 1979, with a view to expanding the business the valley of the Ardèche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce top-quality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardèche comes from the best vineyards, carefully selected every year when harvesting begins. The grapes are pressed and the must is placed immediately in oak barrels made by the cooperage at Latour, where the wine will age for approximately 10 months, like the great wines of Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Grand Ardèche 2022 has a pale yellow colour with pale green hues. Its rich nose reveals aromas of honey, acacia and almond. The generous palate of this sunny vintage is accompanied by notes of toasted almonds. Backed by fine acidity, this wine leaves a slightly saline finish that will leave your taste buds salivating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaison Louis Latour, founded in 1797, stands as one of Burgundy's most prestigious wine producers, with its heart located on the Corton hillside in Aloxe-Corton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Latour family began their wine-growing journey in the 17th century, officially establishing their domaine in 1797. The winery made history by constructing France's first purpose-built winery, the Corton Grancey Cuverie, in 1832. This revolutionary five-level facility was designed to utilize gravity throughout the winemaking process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eVineyard Holdings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe domaine encompasses 48 hectares of vineyards, including 27 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards, making it the largest holder of Grand Cru properties in Burgundy. Their prestigious holdings include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Grand Crus:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorton-Charlemagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChambertin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRomanée-Saint-Vivant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChevalier-Montrachet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eWinemaking Excellence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe historic Corton Grancey winery remains central to their production, featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional wooden tanks for fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderground cellars carved 20 meters deep into Corton Grand Cru Perrières\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage capacity for 800 barrels and 250,000 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eCurrent Leadership\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the passing of Louis-Fabrice Latour in 2022, Maison Louis Latour has entered a new era of family leadership. Florent Latour, Louis-Fabrice's brother, currently serves as CEO and Chairman. With an MBA from Harvard University and experience in the technology industry, Florent divides his time between Washington DC and Beaune while overseeing operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eNext Generation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEléonore Latour, representing the 12th generation and the first female family member to join the business, has been appointed as Vice President. After completing her law degree from Panthéon-Assas Université and passing the Paris Bar Exam, she began her wine industry training during the 2023 harvest season. Her younger brother Victor is expected to join the company after completing his studies, potentially leading to a dual management structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eKey Management Team\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe current leadership structure includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorent Latour - CEO and Chairman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEléonore Latour - Vice President\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJean-Charles Thomas - Head Winemaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristophe Deola - Domain Director\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-6 text-lg first:mt-3\"\u003eInnovation and Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe winery operates its own cooperage, producing approximately 3,500 oak barrels annually, half for their use and half for export. They maintain traditional winemaking methods while embracing sustainable viticulture practices, focusing on biodiversity through initiatives like tree planting and beehive maintenance.\u003cspan class=\"mt-md block\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe company maintains its status as an independent, family-owned business, a tradition upheld since its founding in 1797. This commitment to family ownership has earned them membership in the exclusive Henokiens Club, which recognizes companies that have remained family-owned for over 200 years while retaining the founder's name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51387826077962,"sku":"CEW613","price":110.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/GrandArdecheBTL.png?v=1726933898","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/louis-latour-chardonnay-grand-ardeche-2022-copy","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}