Louis Latour Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru Château de Blagny 2020 is a white Burgundy made from Chardonnay grown in the hamlet of Blagny, above Meursault, bottled at 13.5% ABV.
It was fermented traditionally in oak barrels with full malolactic fermentation, then aged 8 to 10 months in oak, 35% of it new.
The wine is pale yellow, with acacia flower and brioche on the nose and grilled almond on the palate.
It has nice tension and a lot of freshness, with pear, white flowers and green apple, and a round, rich, textural palate from this higher-altitude site.
The 2020 earned 93 points from Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling. Louis Latour suggests serving it at 12 to 14°C, and it will develop for six to eight years.
Good wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.
Tasting Notes
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Nose: Acacia flower, brioche, pear and white flowers.
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Palate: Grilled almond and green apple; round and rich with fresh tension.
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Finish: Long and fresh.
Specifications
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Producer: Maison Louis Latour, Beaune
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Vintage: 2020
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Grape: Chardonnay
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Appellation: Meursault-Blagny Premier Cru
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Ageing: 8 to 10 months in oak, 35% new
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ABV: 13.5%
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Origin: Burgundy, France
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Size: 750ml
How to Enjoy It
Serve at 12 to 14°C in a white Burgundy glass. Louis Latour pairs it with langoustines, salmon with sorrel sauce and girolle mushrooms; it is also lovely with roast chicken and Comté. Store the bottle on its side in a cool, dark place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grape is it?
Chardonnay, from Premier Cru vineyards at Blagny above Meursault.
How was it aged?
8 to 10 months in oak barrels, 35% new.
How should I serve it?
At 12 to 14°C.
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