2019 Domaine Louis Latour Clos Vougeot

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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WS 96 JS 95
WS 96

Wine Spectator, May 2022

A sleek and silky red, featuring cherry, black currant, floral and mineral flavors. Turns even more austere midpalate through the finish, with terrific intensity and a long, well-delineated aftertaste, which echoes the...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, August 2021

A bold, generous wine that has everything you expect from a Burgundy Grand Cru. The delicate savory notes underline the ripe black-fruit character and the generous tannin structure. Long, sophisticated finish. Drink or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Nuits
Appellation Vougeot
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Louis Latour de Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is a distinguished Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically from the Cote de Nuits sub-region within the Vougeot appellation. This wine, produced by Domaine Louis Latour, is bottled with a traditional cork closure and has an alcohol content of 14.0%.

Esteemed wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, describing it as "a bold, generous wine that has everything you expect from a Burgundy Grand Cru." He praised its "delicate savory notes" that complement the ripe black-fruit character and emphasized its "generous tannin structure." Suckling concluded his review by noting the wine’s "long, sophisticated finish," suggesting it is suitable for both immediate enjoyment and extended aging.

Wine Spectator provided an even higher accolade, bestowing a score of 96 on this Grand Cru. Their review highlighted the wine’s "sleek and silky" texture, with flavors of "cherry, black currant, floral, and mineral." The review noted that the wine "turns even more austere midpalate through the finish," showcasing "terrific intensity and a long, well-delineated aftertaste." The aftertaste was described as echoing the fruit and mineral notes while picking up "sweet spice accents," culminating in a wine that exhibits "superb length and finesse." Wine Spectator recommended that this wine is best enjoyed between 2026 and 2047, indicating its potential for aging. They also noted the limited production of this wine, with only 300 cases made and 75 cases imported.

In summary, the 2019 Louis Latour de Clos Vougeot Grand Cru is a highly acclaimed Pinot Noir, recognized for its bold flavors, sophisticated structure, and exceptional aging potential. Both James Suckling and Wine Spectator have lauded this wine, making it a noteworthy choice for collectors and enthusiasts alike.