Experimental phase: initial rating derived from official awards and critic reviews
USA Wine Ratings - Gold
2021
Louis Latour Mercurey Rouge 2018 is a distinguished red wine crafted from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, sourced from the Mercurey appellation in the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy, France. The Mercurey vineyard's history dates back to Roman times, when a temple was erected in honor of Mercury, the God of Commerce and Trade.
Maison Louis Latour is a distinguished family-owned winery in Burgundy, France, with a history dating back to 1797. The Latour family's involvement in viticulture began even earlier, in 1731, with their first vineyard acquisition in the Côte de Beaune.
In 1832, Maison Louis Latour constructed the Corton Grancey Cuverie in Aloxe-Corton, the first purpose-built winery in France. Ingeniously designed over five levels into a hillside, it utilizes gravity for the winemaking process, minimizing the need for pumps and preserving the wine's integrity.