2017 Domaine Louis Latour Chambolle Musigny

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 92 WS 90
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, January 2019

A deep and rich wine for the vintage with deep fruit. Juicy and bright. Smoke, wet earth and iron. Just before bottling. Drink after 2020.
WS 90

Wine Spectator, May 2020

Silky and elegant, delivering black cherry, black currant, spice and mineral notes. Balanced and fresh, with fruit and mineral details echoing on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 150 cases imported.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Cote de Nuits
Appellation
Chambolle Musigny
Vintage
2017
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.5%
Closure
Cork

The 2017 Domaine Louis Latour Chambolle Musigny is a red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes, originating from the esteemed Chambolle Musigny appellation in the Côte de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy, France. This wine is produced by Domaine Louis Latour, a well-respected name in the wine industry. The wine has an alcohol content of 13.5% and is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this wine a score of 92 points, describing it as "a deep and rich wine for the vintage with deep fruit." He noted its "juicy and bright" character, with hints of "smoke, wet earth and iron." Suckling recommends drinking this wine after 2020, suggesting that it will benefit from some additional aging (jamessuckling.com, 1/23/2019).

Wine Spectator gave the 2017 Domaine Louis Latour Chambolle Musigny a slightly lower score of 90 points but still praised its quality. The review highlighted the wine's "silky and elegant" nature, with flavors of "black cherry, black currant, spice and mineral notes." Wine Spectator emphasized its balance and freshness, noting that the fruit and mineral details linger on the finish. They also provided a drinking window, suggesting it can be enjoyed now through 2028. Additionally, they mentioned that 150 cases of this wine were imported (Wine Spectator, 5/31/2020).

In summary, the 2017 Domaine Louis Latour Chambolle Musigny is a well-regarded Pinot Noir with excellent reviews from notable critics. James Suckling lauded its depth and richness, while Wine Spectator appreciated its elegance and balance. This wine is poised to develop further complexity with age and offers a drinking window extending into the late 2020s.