LATOUR GIRAUD 2023
I'm thrilled to be able to offer another round of 2023 Latour Giraud’s Meursault Charmes and Genevrieres. My initial allocation of these wines sold out almost instantly in March and I’ve been on a search for more ever since.
These are two outstanding examples of Meursault 1er cru that rival the best wines from the village. Jean Pierre Latour has quietly built a cult following over the last 15 years. He farms organically, keeps yields tight (in the 25-35 hectoliter range), and ferments using only free-run juice with wild yeasts, and did I mention he owns some amazing vineyards? The quality here is nothing short of phenomenal.
The 2023s reflect a winemaker and estate at the peak of their powers. These are full-throttle, classically styled white Burgundies—rich, tactile, intensely mineral—and yet graceful and precise. If you haven't discovered Latour Giraud yet, you’re overdue, and this vintage couldn’t be a better introduction!
Half and half between upper and lower Charmes. A bright rich lemon colour. Attractive but not especially demonstrative. Offering breadth and depth, there is no edge to the fruit, a significant mouthful of white orchard fruit, mostly at the back of the palate, intelligent oaking, correct acidity, and very persistent. I find more character in one or two of Jean-Pierre Latour’s wines but this is properly Charmes. Drink from 2029-2036. Tasted Oct 2024.
- Jasper Morris, 91-94
Smoky aromas of vaguely exotic passion fruit, white peach, spice, acacia blossom and plenty of just sliced citrus serve as an elegant introduction to the succulent but energetic flavors that aren't as dense or powerful as those of the Poruzots but do offer equally good depth and even better persistence on the impeccably well-balanced finale. This is terrific and a wine that should age gracefully.
- Burghound, 91-94
“A naturally exotic nose of jasmine tea, gardenia, smoked apple and a variety of citrus nuances. There is fine volume to the super-sleek and strikingly textured medium weight flavors that exude an appealing bead of minerality on the lightly austere and wonderfully persistent finish that is also impeccably well-balanced. Excellent.”
- Burghound, 92–95
“Mid yellow, with a really beautiful succulent nose, picked at perfect ripeness, and not hiding the delicacy and detail of fine Genevrières. Some lime, some verbena, delicate fresh apples, back to the lime blossom, then a really fine boned framework on the palate. Tingles the tastebuds in the most delicious way. A beautifully crafted 2023 Genevrières. Drink from 2029–2037.”
- Jasper Morris, 93–96
