2020 Domaine Louis Latour Montrachet

Chardonnay - 750ML
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JS 98 WS 96
JS 98

jamessuckling.com, July 2022

If you are looking for the ultimate in white Burgundy, here is one of your serious options. Montrachet is all about restrained richness and finesse, which is exactly what makes this wine stand out. So graceful, in spite...
WS 96

Wine Spectator, August 2022

This white starts out lushly textured and broad in profile, setting the stage for ripe peach, lemon oil, citronella, stone and earth flavors. Turns more precise, superdry and chalky on the long finish. Best from 2023...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Chassagne Montrachet
Sub-appellation Montrachet
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Domaine Louis Latour Montrachet is a Chardonnay that hails from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically within the Chassagne Montrachet appellation. Crafted by the renowned Domaine Louis Latour, this wine exemplifies the qualities expected from a Montrachet, a sub-appellation celebrated for producing some of the finest white wines in the world.

James Suckling, a respected voice in wine criticism, awards this vintage an impressive score of 98, highlighting its potential as an "ultimate in white Burgundy." Suckling notes the wine's "restrained richness and finesse," commending its graceful demeanor despite its "imposing concentration." He describes the finish as "long, very silky and refined," suggesting that this wine can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.

Wine Spectator also praises this 2020 Montrachet with a score of 96. The review appreciates the wine's "lushly textured" start and its broad profile, featuring flavors of "ripe peach, lemon oil, citronella, stone, and earth." According to Wine Spectator, the wine turns "more precise, superdry and chalky" as it finishes, with a recommendation to enjoy it from 2023 through 2032.

The 2020 Domaine Louis Latour Montrachet is bottled with a cork closure and carries an alcohol content of 14.0%. With its high ratings and the distinguished reputation of its producer, this wine stands out as a remarkable representation of its varietal and region. Its blend of richness, finesse, and potential for aging make it a noteworthy choice for serious collectors and enthusiasts of fine white Burgundy wines.