Maison Louis Latour, Rully AOC (Côte Chalonnaise, Burgundy, France) 2022 ($37, Louis Latour USA)

Louis Latour is a well-established Burgundian winery with roots dating back to the 18th century. Their success streak continues through present day as a renowned Burgundian negociant. This Chardonnay is from Rully, a predominantly white producing region in the north of Côte Chalonnaise. Rully Chardonnay’s are almost invariably made according to the traditional Burgundian process involving oak barrel aging and bâtonnage – stirring the wine’s lees to impart additional flavors. Maosin Louis Latour’s 2022 vintage is creamy with pineapples and marzipan. I find these Burgundian blancs very tempting in their youth, which I know is a temptation I should resist because they age so wonderfully well.
94 Vince Simmon