Winemaker Notes
Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru "La Grande Roche" 2023 boasts a brilliant pale yellow color. Notes of fresh hazelnut and honeysuckle emerge on the nose. The palate is full and generous, with hints of almond paste and white peach. The finish is fresh and persistent.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Mineral-driven aromas of flint, grapefruit, sliced lemons, wet river stones and white flowers. The palate is racy with bright acidity and a textural mouthfeel. Lifted with a slight phenolic grip. A wine to enjoy young but will age nicely. Delicious.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Medium straw in color, 2023 Louis Latour Montagny La Grande Roche 1er Cru wine reveals aromas of dried peach skin and a delicate floral whisper. Medium-bodied and richly textured on the palate, it delivers flavors of sun-warmed stones, earthy undertones, and subtle spice. The brisk, refreshing finish makes it an excellent match for fish tacos with citrus slaw or light seasoning. (Tasted: June 27, 2025, San Rafael, CA)
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
One of the top appellations for white Burgundy from the Cote Chalonnaise, Montagny is comprised of large number of Premiers Crus vineyards. Its wines (made of Chardonnay) tend to have a finesse and body not found elsewhere in the Cote Chalonnaise.