Louis Latour, a venerable négociant-éleveur with a distinguished history in Burgundy, presents their Mâcon-Lugny 'Les Genièvres' 2024. This expression of Mâconnais Chardonnay hails from the esteemed Lugny commune, renowned for its consistent quality and distinctive terroir. The 'Les Genièvres' parcel, characterized by its limestone-rich soils and favourable exposition, yields grapes of notable purity and aromatic intensity. The 2024 vintage, bottled early to capture its inherent freshness, showcases the vibrant, unoaked style typical of premium Mâcon-Lugny. Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks preserve the wine's crisp acidity and fruit-forward profile, making it an exemplary representation of its appellation.
Tasting notes
The 2024 Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny 'Les Genièvres' presents a pale gold hue with green reflections. The nose is immediately expressive, offering pristine aromas of crisp green apple, lemon zest, and delicate white blossoms, underpinned by a subtle mineral inflection. On the palate, it is remarkably fresh and vibrant, with a lively acidity that carries flavours of ripe citrus and orchard fruits through to a clean, persistent finish. Its unoaked profile accentuates the purity of the Chardonnay fruit and the inherent typicity of the Lugny terroir, making it an approachable yet refined white Burgundy.