2003 Maison Louis Latour Montrachet Grand Cru
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The only bottle not from the titular vintage at the '62 dinner is the 2003 Montrachet Grand Cru, in remembrance of the late Fabrice Latour. It has a lovely, almost patisserie/frangipane-inflected bouquet. It’s quite generous, with a welcome spiciness emerging with aeration. The palate continues that theme with flecks of white chocolate and almond shavings. It is quite nutty in style, though I notice just a slight oxidation on the finish. Fine. Tasted at the 1962 dinner in Burgundy.
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Neal Martin
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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While aromatically muted, the 2003 Montrachet (white) reveals impressive depth to its oak-laced mineral flavors. Light to medium-bodied and silky-textured, this wine is concentrated, packed with savory notes, and possesses a long, silky finish. Projected maturity: now-2014. Maison Louis Latour has numerous importers across the United States.
About the producer
The Latour family has been growing vines in Burgundy since at least 1731. Their négociant business – today one of the region’s biggest names – was founded in 1797. Still family-owned today, the company owns 48 hectares of vines, 27 of which are Grand Cru, as well as its own cooperage.