France Burgundy Puligny-montrachet Louis Latour

Louis Latour - Puligny-Montrachet - Sous le Puits - 1er Cru

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92 RP Points
Louis Latour - Puligny-Montrachet - Sous le Puits - 1er Cru - 2019 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars
France Burgundy Puligny-montrachet Louis Latour

Louis Latour - Puligny-Montrachet - Sous le Puits - 1er Cru

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Tasting Notes

The 2023 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits derives from a higher-altitude site, but it's quite rich and ripe, delivering aromas of sweet stone fruit, beeswax and flowers followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate.
The Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits is fleshy and open-knit, exhibiting aromas of crisp yellow orchard fruit, beeswax and freshly baked bread, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and charming palate.
This Puligny "Sous le Puits" has a pale yellow colour. The nose of this complex wine is marked by notes of almond paste and yellow fruits with a nice woodiness. Its round mouth, with aromas of grilled almonds, and offers a beautiful freshness in the finish.
Aromas of white flowers, crisp yellow orchard fruit and clear honey introduce the 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits, a medium to full-bodied, open and charming wine that's lively and easygoing in profile.
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits offers up aromas of pear, clear honey and praline, followed by a medium to full-bodied, supple and fleshy palate that's open-knit and charming. This will drink well young.
The 2016 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits unfurls in the glass with a youthfully reserved but attractively pure bouquet of ripe lemons, citrus blossom and pastry cream. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny with a broad attack, a crisp but fleshy mid-palate and a pure finish. With a few years in bottle, I suspect this will evolve into something quite exotic and gourmand.

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Provenance
Type
White
Country
France
Appellation
Puligny-Montrachet
Producer
Louis Latour
Style
Premier Cru
Technical
Grapes
Chardonnay
ABV
13.5%
Serving
12° - 14° C
Food Pairings
ShellfishLobsterGoat CheeseGreen VegetablesFresh Herbs and Aromatic DishesGrains and Legumes
Key Characteristics
Full-bodiedCrispMedium(+) alcoholMedium(+) acidityDryMedium intensity

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Louis Latour

Louis Latour

Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white...

Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white wines, working primarily with Burgundy's traditional grape varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while also producing wines from other French regions including the Ardèche and Provence.

Burgundy's reputation rests on its expression of terroir through single-vineyard wines, with a classification system ranging from regional appellations to Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. The region's continental climate and limestone-rich soils create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, producing wines that emphasize elegance and minerality over power. Meursault specifically is known for rich, full-bodied white wines that combine weight with finesse.

Louis Latour's current range spans multiple quality levels within Burgundy, including Grand Cru sites like Corton-Charlemagne and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Premier Cru wines from appellations such as Puligny-Montrachet and Chambolle-Musigny, and village-level wines from areas like Nuits-Saint-Georges and Morey-Saint-Denis. The producer also makes wines from the Ardèche region in southern France, working with varieties like Viognier alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this warmer climate.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Puligny-Montrachet

Puligny-Montrachet

Puligny-Montrachet is a commune and appellation d'origine contrôlée in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located between Meursault to the north and Chassagne-Montrachet to the south,...

Puligny-Montrachet is a commune and appellation d'origine contrôlée in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. Located between Meursault to the north and Chassagne-Montrachet to the south, this small village sits on the limestone-rich slopes of the Côte d'Or escarpment. The appellation was established in 1937 and encompasses both village-level wines and premier cru vineyards, with the famous Le Montrachet grand cru vineyard straddling the border between Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet.

The terroir consists primarily of limestone and marl soils with excellent drainage and southeastern exposure that provides optimal sun exposure for ripening. Chardonnay is the sole permitted grape variety for white wine production in this appellation. The premier cru vineyards, including Les Combettes, Les Folatières, and Les Pucelles, occupy mid-slope positions where the combination of soil composition and microclimate creates ideal conditions for producing structured, mineral-driven wines. Traditional winemaking methods typically involve fermentation and aging in oak barrels, with many producers employing both new and used French oak.

Puligny-Montrachet wines are characterized by their mineral precision, citrus fruit flavors, and remarkable aging potential. Village-level wines typically display fresh apple and lemon notes with subtle floral undertones and a distinctive chalky minerality. Premier cru bottlings show greater concentration and complexity, often developing hazelnut and honey characteristics with age while maintaining the appellation's signature mineral backbone and bright acidity.

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