2022 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2037 |
Jean Pierre Latour is a quiet man from Meursault, who is averse to standing and reputations. He makes beautiful wines (powerful white and refined red) that are internationally renowned. Grapes have been grown at Domaine Latour-Giraud since 1680 and in Meursault since 1848. Around 1980 the decision was made to bottle it ourselves and no longer supply to traders. It is still the trend for grape growers in Burgundy to make their own wine. This is the reason why traders are buying up more and more vineyards to maintain their position. Now the family business is led by Jean-Pierre Latour, who is 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 in Meursault in the municipal 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 92 points from Robert Parker (2015 vintage - later not yet assessed) for one of the white wines.
For us, the Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is one of the most beautiful Meursault wines. Yes, certainly the wine is full and powerful, but what makes this Meursault very beautiful is the beautiful minerality. In the glass the wine is medium yellowish. In the nose brioche, butter, nuts, honey, herbs and white and riper yellow fruit. In the mouth a round attack, good integration of the wood, creamy but elegant and with finesse due to the minerals and the beautiful acidity. Huge aftertaste in which the minerals are prominent. All in all, the Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is a sturdy white Burgundy from a beautiful (very small) vineyard in which minerality plays the leading role.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Winery | Domaine Latour-Giraud |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2037 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
The history of Latour-Giraud spans three centuries and begins at the end of the 17th century. The oldest known ancestor is Jean Latour-Boillot, born around 1680. At that time, the vine was already the most important wage. The presence of the Latour family on the vineyard appears during the French Revolution through the person of Jean Latour-Mouquin, born in 1748 and grandson of Jean Latour-Boillot. The Giraud family settled in Côte d'Or for a long time, had founded a distillery in the hospital of Meursault around 1845. This distillery operated until 1914, producing Fine of Bourgogne, from the Marc of Bourgogne, as well as the famous Burgundy.
Today it is run by Jean-Pierre Latour who takes care of wine production, winemaking, breeding and marketing. He is assisted in his work by his sister Florence who deals with the administrative part. The vineyards of Latour-Giraud consist of 10 hectares. They only produce classified wines, including about 80% white wines and 20% red wines. The majority of the white vines are in five appellations of 1st Vintage of Meursault: Les Genevrières, Les Charmes, Les Perrières, Les Bouchères and Le Poruzot. With 2 hectares in Meursault Genevrières, Latour-Giraud is the main owner of this excellent first vintage. He also owns a piece of first crop in the northern border of Puligny Montrachet, with the climate of Champs-Canet.
Description
Jean Pierre Latour is a quiet man from Meursault, who is averse to standing and reputations. He makes beautiful wines (powerful white and refined red) that are internationally renowned. Grapes have been grown at Domaine Latour-Giraud since 1680 and in Meursault since 1848. Around 1980 the decision was made to bottle it ourselves and no longer supply to traders. It is still the trend for grape growers in Burgundy to make their own wine. This is the reason why traders are buying up more and more vineyards to maintain their position. Now the family business is led by Jean-Pierre Latour, who is 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 in Meursault in the municipal 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 92 points from Robert Parker (2015 vintage - later not yet assessed) for one of the white wines.
For us, the Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is one of the most beautiful Meursault wines. Yes, certainly the wine is full and powerful, but what makes this Meursault very beautiful is the beautiful minerality. In the glass the wine is medium yellowish. In the nose brioche, butter, nuts, honey, herbs and white and riper yellow fruit. In the mouth a round attack, good integration of the wood, creamy but elegant and with finesse due to the minerals and the beautiful acidity. Huge aftertaste in which the minerals are prominent. All in all, the Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Genevrières is a sturdy white Burgundy from a beautiful (very small) vineyard in which minerality plays the leading role.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Winery | Domaine Latour-Giraud |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2037 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Dry, Aged on wood, Powerful, Mineral, Rich, Round, Full, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard, Romantisch |
Wijnhuis
The history of Latour-Giraud spans three centuries and begins at the end of the 17th century. The oldest known ancestor is Jean Latour-Boillot, born around 1680. At that time, the vine was already the most important wage. The presence of the Latour family on the vineyard appears during the French Revolution through the person of Jean Latour-Mouquin, born in 1748 and grandson of Jean Latour-Boillot. The Giraud family settled in Côte d'Or for a long time, had founded a distillery in the hospital of Meursault around 1845. This distillery operated until 1914, producing Fine of Bourgogne, from the Marc of Bourgogne, as well as the famous Burgundy.
Today it is run by Jean-Pierre Latour who takes care of wine production, winemaking, breeding and marketing. He is assisted in his work by his sister Florence who deals with the administrative part. The vineyards of Latour-Giraud consist of 10 hectares. They only produce classified wines, including about 80% white wines and 20% red wines. The majority of the white vines are in five appellations of 1st Vintage of Meursault: Les Genevrières, Les Charmes, Les Perrières, Les Bouchères and Le Poruzot. With 2 hectares in Meursault Genevrières, Latour-Giraud is the main owner of this excellent first vintage. He also owns a piece of first crop in the northern border of Puligny Montrachet, with the climate of Champs-Canet.