Every summer, we look for a new, super fresh White Burgundy wine that we can rely on to show incredibly well at our clients' most important events, gatherings and cocktail parties. This summer, one of our top picks for a white wine that will definitely make a big impression is 2009 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne. Louis Latour is a favorite among many collectors and wine lovers, and the 2009 vintage showcases not only the talent of the producer, but also highlights the overall tremendous quality of the 2009 vintage.
2009 White Burgundies have attracted a lot of attention from wine critics. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate said this, "...The 2009 harvest yielded a large number of delicious white Burgundies, many of which will drink beautifully with virtually no cellaring..."
A Grand Cru White Burgundy, the 2009 Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne is an amazing wine and compared to many other Grand Cru White Burgundies of this pedigree, it is relatively inexpensive with a price tag of only $89.99. This wine is full-bodied and creamy with great acidity and an unbelievably long finish. When you drink it, summer suddenly feels even more like summer. This wine is great to serve with seafood dishes, and we particularly love it with sautéed scallops.
James Suckling recently scored the 2009 vintage 97 points and had this to say in his review: I think the 2009 is very much in the same style as 1989. I love the 2009 Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne's almond and cooked apple character with hints of mineral and meringue. It's full-bodied with a juicy fruit and cream flavors. Bright acidity too. It's intense with mineral and spice undertones..."
When James says it's very much in the same style as the 1989 vintage, he's comparing it to one of the greatest White Burgundy vintages ever produced. Dave Sokolin thinks this is the best Corton Charlemagne produced since 1989! And in light of what this wine really is, $89.99 per bottle is a very low price to pay for this legend.
Pick up a case today and serve it at your next important event. Your guests will sing your praises for serving this wine.
Our Score: 98
Drinkability: A