Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

About this wine

Louis Latour's crown jewel — produced from approximately 9.5 hectares of Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, the largest single holding in this celebrated appellation. The wine displays extraordinary richness, with notes of toasted almonds, white flowers, honey, and spiced minerals, developing magnificently over 15–25 years. It is consistently considered one of the greatest white Burgundies produced.

Sommelier's Note

"Louis Latour's Corton-Charlemagne is the most consistent Grand Cru white in Burgundy, full stop. With 9.5 ha, they have the scale to blend across multiple plots and correct for year-to-year variation — giving you a richer, more reliable experience than smaller monopole holdings. Needs 8–10 years minimum; 15 is better."

Food Pairings

Supreme with Bresse chicken in cream sauce, lobster thermidor, foie gras, white truffle dishes, and aged Gruyère.

When to drink it

Once-in-a-decade celebration, serious wine collector cellar, or a landmark tasting of Grand Cru white Burgundy.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Style

White

Price Range

¥30,000–¥60,000 (current vintage)

Terroir & Winemaking

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, ~9.5 ha, Chardonnay. Aged 14–18 months in Burgundian oak barrels with 25–35% new oak. Hand-harvested, unfined and unfiltered.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I age Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne?

A minimum of 8–10 years from vintage is recommended; the wine truly opens up at 12–15 years, showing honeyed complexity, spiced minerals, and a creamy texture that makes it one of Burgundy's most profound whites.

What does Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne taste like?

Expect a dense, mineral-driven white with notes of pear, lemon pith, ripe peach and apricot in youth, evolving toward toasted almonds, honey, and vanilla-spiced complexity with bottle age. Vintage tasting notes consistently cite crisp acidity balanced against a creamy, well-integrated oak texture.

What is the ideal serving temperature?

Serve at 13–14°C (55–57°F) — cool but not cold, so the wine's layered aromatics of toasted almond, honey, and white flowers are not muted.

What food pairs best with Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne?

This Grand Cru shines with refined, rich dishes: lobster in butter sauce, seared scallops, roasted turbot, and Bresse chicken with morels or cream sauce, as well as aged Comté or a mild triple-cream cheese.