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2012 Louis Latour Corton Domaine Latour

Pinot Noir

  • France
  • Burgundy
  • Côte de Beaune
  • Corton Grand Cru

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  • RyanWu wrote: 90 points

    November 21, 2015 - Pnp. Tasting is followed by seriously monitoring the changes for three hours. To sum up the experience, everything is so mild, and there is no X-factor found in this wine. Although this is from the second largest grand cru in Beaune, the quality is not really impressive at all. Comparing Pnp and three hours decanted, the wine only goes worse but not better. The acidity is too high, so it's not in a good balance. Back to the wine, nose is pretty muted unless you taking a deep breathe. It's not too fruity but earthy. On the palate, everything is subtle and almost non-detectable. To be honest, you can do better with 50 dollars in hand. if you go to Russian river, the producers dedecating in balance wines can deliver better choices at this price range. In any way, finding out the beauty of burgundy is a continuing fight for me. I hope one day I can see the amazing side of Burgundy described by the previous generation wine lovers, or it's just an enigma.

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5 Comments

  • COWineLover commented:

    11/22/15, 12:20 PM - Grand cru burgundy is not CA Pinot. Unlike Russian River, Santa Lucia, or Santa Barbara wines the Grand Cru need more than a decade to turn into something and sometimes longer.

    Burgundy is also a crapshoot while you wait for them to come around. If you want a Pinot now stay with CA. If you want to taste an incredible aged wine with charm and complexity drink a Premier or Grand Cru Burgundy. There is a reason Burgs are among the most sought after wines in the world. Patience however is a must.

  • RyanWu commented:

    11/22/15, 2:12 PM - This is a good point for my future journey. This is the reason why I like here so much. I always can get great advice from all kinds of experts. I really appreciate a lot.

  • COWineLover commented:

    11/22/15, 4:37 PM - I had my own trials with the Burgs so I can relate. Some of the 2009 and 2010 Premier Cru's are actually approachable now Including the 2009 Louis Latour Volnay Le Mitans which is one of the most elegant wines I have ever consumed. The 2005's however are still very primary though the Premier Cru's are starting to come together. The 2005 Grand Cru's are probably 7-10 years off. Hence the ultimate crapshoot.

    Consume some domestic Pinot's now. Don't give up on the Burg's just yet.

  • epiphany commented:

    11/26/15, 3:57 PM - I feel your pain.

  • RyanWu commented:

    11/27/15, 6:14 PM - I know! However, I will sill try more and keep hanging on.

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