Louis Latour Grand Ardeche Chardonnay

Vinification & Ageing Fermentation Traditional in oak barrels withcomplete malolactic fermentation Ageing 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels 20% new Barrels Louis Latour cooperage French oak medium toasted Description Maison 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 Ardeche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce top- quality Chardonnay wines. The Grand Ardeche 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. Wine tasting Tasting Note This wine has a rich lemon-gold hue and a ripe open nose of fresh tropical and citrus fruits withsome smoky vanilla oak notes. In the