Louis Latour Macon Lugny Les Genievres

Description

Louis Latour Macon Lugny Les Genievres is one of Louis Latour’s most popular (and very good value for money) white Burgundies. It is also available to buy in half bottles.

Maison Louis Latour, Since 1797

Maison Louis Latour family have long been established in Burgundy’s wine trade. The family started as vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768 and went on to found today’s business, Maison Louis Latour, in 1797. Today, they are one of the most famous producers and negociants in Burgundy and are steadfastly family-owned after 11 generations. Maison Louis Latour also has their own cooperage and makes over 2000 barrels per annum. Louis Latour wines are available to buy now at Fareham Wine Cellar.

Premium Maconnais Vineyards

As the name would suggest, this wine comes from the Maconnais wine-growing region, which is located in the south of Burgundy, west of the Saone River. As well as Macon Lugny and other Macon village wines, the region is also home to other wine-growing appellations including Macon Prissé, St Veran, Viré-Clessé, Pouilly Vinzelles and, arguably, the most famous wine of the Maconnais, Pouilly Fuissé.

Macon Lugny Les Genievres Vineyards

The 100% Chardonnay grapes for Louis Latour Macon Lugny Les Genievres are rigorously selected from the well-exposed commune of Lugny, which 30 years ago was the only Macon village planted with Chardonnay due to its ideal Chardonnay-growing terroir. The soils here are clay and limestone, and with its warm climate, Lugny is often considered to be one of the very best vineyards in the region of Southern Burgundy.

Macon Lugny Les Genievres Vinification

• 100% Chardonnay grapes undergo traditional vinification with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.
• The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation.
• The wine is rested for 8 to 10 months in stainless steel vats before bottling.

If you are wondering why this wine is called Les Genièvres, Genièvre is the French name for the  Common Juniper.