{"product_id":"louis-latour-meursault-blagny-1er-cru-chateau-de-blagny-2020-copy-1","title":"Louis Latour Meursault-Blagny 1er Cru Château de Blagny 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eSituated just south of Volnay and Pommard in the Côte de Beaune, Meursault is the most extensive southerly white wine commune of the Côte-d'Or. Surprisingly for an appellation of this quality, no Grand Cru exists, however the high quality of the 1er Cru more than compensates for this. An exclusive of Maison Louis Latour (monopole), the vineyards constituting the estate of the Château de Blagny are located high on the hillside overlooking Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. Château de Blagny is the most important domaine in the commune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brilliant pale yellow colour, our Meursault 1er Cru \"Château de Blagny\" 2022 reveals a floral nose with notes of honeysuckle. Full and round on the palate, with aromas of almond paste. A long, almost saline finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\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":50000254107914,"sku":"CEW456","price":775.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/9273\/3194\/files\/squared_louis_latour.png?v=1723454021","url":"https:\/\/carlwandel.shop\/products\/louis-latour-meursault-blagny-1er-cru-chateau-de-blagny-2020-copy-1","provider":"Carl Wandel \u0026 Søn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}