2009 Corton Pinot Noir Wine

Deep ruby in color, the 2009 Louis Latour Corton Grand Cru opens with discreet aromas of violets, raspberry and spices. On the palate, the fruit is silky, pure, and ultra refined; a quick swirl of the glass unveils notes of ripe fruit, well-integrated with hints of oak. The tannins are similarly well-integrated, supple, and harmonious. Immensely enjoyable now for its pure, graceful Pinot Noir fruit, this wine offers at least 7 to 10 years of aging potential. The flavors are very similar to those of Louis Latour's top-of-the-line Corton-Grancey Grand Cru bottling. This bottling comes from the same magnificent vineyards as Corton-Grancey, but is made from younger vines and lots deemed unsuitable for the powerfully tannic Corton-Grancey. The chief difference is aging ability. While the Corton-Grancey requires years of cellaring, the Corton Grand Cru offers the same forceful gout de  terroir, without the requirement of long aging. That is not exactly a disadvantage!