Louis Latour Gevrey-Chambertin 2024

A deep ruby red colour and an aroma that is more spicy than playful immediately set the tone: cherry, red berries, mocha and musk blend with undergrowth and subtle earthy notes. The Pinot Noir vines, around 30 years old, grow on sparse, limestone- and chalk-rich soils. Following hand-harvesting, the wine is vinified traditionally in open fermentation vats and then aged for ten to twelve months in French oak, 20 per cent of which is new. On the palate, the 2024 Village is medium-bodied, juicy and precise, with ripe cherry fruit, subtle spice and firm yet supple tannins. Freshness and a mineral edge keep the power in balance and lead into a long, well-defined finish. A classically structured "Gevrey' with depth, spice and good potential for bottle ageing.