MONTHÉLIE

PREMIER CRU

“Clos des Toisières”

Region : Côte de Beaune
Village : Monthélie
Appellation : Monthelie Premier Cru
Grape variety : Chardonnay

The Vine:

Average vine age : 30 years

Soil : Bathonian limestone and clay.

Average yield : 45 hl/ha

Harvest : Hand picked

Description:

“Clos des Toisières” used to be a small quarry. ‘Toisières’ is derived from the word ‘toit’ (roof), and refers to the huge flat stones coming from this quarry sometimes used as roofs. Maison Louis Latour has the monopoly on this climat situated on the higher south-east facing slopes in the pretty little village of Monthélie, hidden away between the vineyards of Meursault and Volnay.

Vinification & Ageing :

Fermentation : traditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation.
Ageing : 8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 10% new.
Barrels : Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted.

Wine tips :

Cellaring Potential : 3-5 years

Serving temperature : 12-14°

Tasting Note :

Our Monthélie 1er Cru ‘Clos des Toisières’ Blanc 2022 has a bright and pale gold colour. The nose offers hints of ripe fruit, while the palate reveals notes of yellow fruit and sap. This is a pleasant wine with great roundness and freshness.

Food Pairing :

Fish – shellfish – poultry – mature cheeses.