2020 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime

Jean Pierre Latour is a quiet man from Meursault, who is averse to standing and reputation. He makes beautiful wines (powerful whites and refined reds) that enjoy great international prestige. Grapes have been grown at Domaine Latour-Giraud since 1680 and since 1848 in Meursault. Around 1980 the decision was made to bottle it ourselves and no longer supply it to traders. It is still the trend for grape growers in Burgundy to start making wine themselves. This is why the traders themselves are buying up more and more vineyards in order to maintain their position. Now the family business is led by Jean-Pierre Latour, assisted by his sister Florence, among others. The domain has 10 hectares, of which 80% for white and 20% for blue grapes. The Chardonnay vineyards are almost all located in Meursault in the municipality appellation and premier cru. The blue grapes mainly grow in premier cru vineyards in Pommard (Refène), Volnay (Clos des Chênes). The company has great international recognition, such as up to 95 points from Robert Parker for one of its white wines.

The Latour-Giraud Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime is a very nice Meursault made by a fantastic authentic house. In the glass, the Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime is pale yellow to yellowish. In the nose butter, nuts, apple and spiciness of wood. In the mouth a round attack, creamy but elegant and with finesse due to the minerals and the beautiful acids. Good integration of the wood. In summary, an incredible quality for a 'normal' Meursault: round but also exciting acidity!