2022 Louis Latour Clos de la Vigne Au Saint Corton Grand Cru, Burgundy

All the darkness and danger of Corton are married to a stunning mineral freshness that’s totally uplifting. Great Amarena cherry fruit, fruit that you want to bathe in. The way the fine tannins and acidity interlock is fabulous, and for all the ripeness of the vintage the finish is super-straight and energetic. From the first vineyard the Latour family acquired in 1738. Limited production. Drink or hold.

97 points James Suckling

Clos de la Vigne au Saint is one of the jewels in Louis Latour’s extensive Corton holdings, a tiny walled vineyard perched high on the famous hill where limestone rich soils and ideal exposure create wines of tremendous structure and longevity. The Latour family has been part of Burgundy since 1797 and remains one of the region’s great historic names, with Corton sitting at the heart of the estate’s identity. This Grand Cru is produced in very limited quantities and has long been prized by collectors for its depth, elegance and extraordinary ability to age.

The 2022 vintage captures both the power of Corton and the refinement of a great site. Concentrated black cherry, red currant and wild blackberry fruit unfold alongside layers of violets, forest floor, clove and crushed rock. There is impressive intensity here, though the wine never loses its shape or precision. Fine oak integration brings subtle cedar, cocoa and spice, while the tannins feel beautifully layered and persistent. As the wine opens, savoury notes of truffle, dried herbs and smoky earth emerge, adding another level of complexity to an already captivating glass.

A wine of this calibre deserves equally thoughtful food. Roast duck with morels, beef Wellington or slow braised lamb with rosemary would all be superb matches. It would