# Bourgogne Pinot Noir (2023)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Latour
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–15 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, raspberry, plum, blackcurrant, liquorice

## About this wine

Maison Louis Latour, founded in 1797, is one of Burgundy's most historic and prestigious family-run négociant-éleveurs. Spanning eleven generations, the house has maintained a reputation for preserving classic Burgundian traditions. This regional Bourgogne Pinot Noir is sourced from selected parcels across the Burgundy region, representing a geographical mosaic of the area's diverse clay and limestone terroirs. It is crafted to offer an approachable and authentic introduction to the region's signature red grape, showcasing the purity of Pinot Noir without the influence of oak aging.

## Interesting facts

- Maison Louis Latour has been family-owned and operated for over 225 years, spanning eleven generations since 1797.
- Unlike many Burgundy reds, this regional Pinot Noir is aged 100% in stainless steel with zero oak contact to preserve pure fruit.
- The grapes are sourced from a diverse mosaic of clay-limestone vineyards across the entire Burgundy appellation.

## Food pairing

This light-to-medium-bodied Pinot Noir relies on its vibrant acidity and supple, low-tannin structure to complement food. The high acidity cuts through the richness of roasted poultry and pork, while its bright red fruit profile acts as a refreshing contrast to earthy flavors like mushrooms. The absence of oak ensures the wine does not overpower delicate proteins like salmon or duck.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this cuvée are meticulously hand-picked at optimal ripeness. Fermentation takes place in traditional temperature-controlled open vats. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes one hundred percent malolactic fermentation to naturally soften its acidity and enhance its texture. It is then aged for ten to twelve months entirely in stainless steel vats. This deliberate choice to avoid oak maturation ensures that the primary fruit characteristics and fresh regional typicity of the Pinot Noir grape are fully preserved.