{"product_id":"louis-latour-criots-batard-montrachet-2015-750ml","title":"Louis Latour - Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet 2015 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe appellation Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet was created in 1937, the name \"criots\" coming from \"chalk\/\" stone of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard of 1.57 hectares is one of the smallest appellations in France, producing only a small quantity of its rare wine every year. At an altitude of around 240m, a little lower than its Grands Crus neighbours Chevalier-Montrachet and Montrachet, it is the only one of the 4 Grands Crus in the South of Côte de Beaune that is situated entirely in the village of Chassagne-Montrachet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade exclusively from Chardonnay, this vineyard benefits from an easterly exposure which guarantees maximum ripeness of the grapes. The soil is made of gravel and is relatively well-drained. It is based on the Bathonian limestone with outcrops of mixed clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Ageing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditional in oak barrels with complete malolactic fermentation\u003cbr\u003e\nAgeing\u003cbr\u003e\n8 to 10 months ageing in oak barrels, 100% new\u003cbr\u003e\nBarrels\u003cbr\u003e\nLouis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWine tasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Note\u003cbr\u003e\nPale gold colour, the Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 has a very expressive nose with hints of almonds, nutmeg and yellow fruits. Much freshness on the palate with floral notes as well as mango and pepper flavours. Beautiful lenght.\u003cbr\u003e\nFood Pairing\u003cbr\u003e\nPan-fried sea scallops - saffroned monkfish - lobster thermidor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePress review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCriots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 - Burghound.com - June 2017 - 90-92\/100\u003cbr\u003e\nCriots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru 2015 - Tim Atkin - January 2017 - 95\/100\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Latour","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43864844599520,"sku":"114723","price":473.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/louis-latour-criots-batard-montrachet_1.jpg?v=1676648983","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/louis-latour-criots-batard-montrachet-2015-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}