Domaine Latour-Giraud
The Domaine operates out of the Giraud family premises – there have been Girauds in Meursaults since 1850 and Latours since at least the 17th century. The Domaine now covers 11 hectares, and is farmed organically by Jean-Pierre Latour. The whites are direct pressed, settled if necessary, then encouraged to start to ferment in tank before transfer to barrel, with 20% new wood for the village wines and no more than 25% for the whites, all in the traditional 228 litre size. The wines are racked to tank after 11 months and bottled early the following year. The approach here is classical and Jean-Pierre’s formula works very well to make un-showy but intense and intricate white wines.
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2020, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White WineBourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2020
750 MLHK$258.00Score: BH87
This had just been bottled before my visit and there was a background hint of sulfur to the aromas of petrol, smoke and very pretty apple and pear scents….
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2021, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, Still, White Wine
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$298.00Score: BH87-89
A ripe but cool mix features mostly notes of white orchard fruit and citrus. There is a lovely texture to the sleek, detailed and vibrant middleweight flavors that possess…
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2021, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White WineMeursault 1er Cru Charmes, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$898.00Score: BH92-94
Pungent aromas of wood, reduction and a hint of phenolic character render the nose unreadable today. More interesting are the dense, powerful and almost painfully intense larger-scaled flavors that…
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750 ML, Domaine Latour-Giraud, White Wine, Dry, Still, Burgundy, Chardonnay, 2020, Agency Wines, From HK$500 to HK$999Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2020
750 MLHK$788.00Score: BH91-94
Like the Poruzots, there is a noticeable phenolic character to the slightly riper aromas of jasmine tea, white peach and floral nuances. The gorgeously textured medium weight flavors possess…
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2020, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White Wine
Meursault 1er Cru Genevrieres, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$918.00Score: BH92-94
A cool, pure and elegant array of lilac, lavender, lemon rind and green apple scents displays a wisp of exotic spiced tea. Much like the palate impression of the…
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750 ML, Domaine Latour-Giraud, White Wine, Dry, Still, Burgundy, Chardonnay, 2020, Agency Wines, From HK$200 to HK$500Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2020
750 MLHK$498.00Score: BH89-91
Here too there are touches of smoke and petrol to the more complex aromas of essence of pear, hazelnut and acacia blossom. There is better volume to the equally…
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2020, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White Wine
Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$558.00Score: BH90-92
This is aromatically similar to the Bourgogne but with more elegance as well as a suggestion of hazelnut. There is outstanding density to the powerful, palate saturating and stony…
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2021, 750 ML, Domaine Latour-Giraud, White Wine, Dry, Still, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Agency WinesPuligny Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$998.00Score: BH91-94
A slightly riper nose also displays a hint of phenolic character on the aromas of white and yellow peach, acacia blossom and a subtle application of wood. While not…
