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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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White Wine
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$298.00Score: BH87
A discreet whiff of exotic character is present on the aromas of petrol, white orchard fruit and citrus confit. The rich and solidly concentrated middleweight flavors possess a lovely…
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2023, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White Wine
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2023
750 MLHK$298.00Score: JM88-91
From the upper part of Les Vaux. Mid lemon, summer flowers, a very cheerful Bourgogne Blanc which does not deny its Meursault neighbours. Stunning concentration behind. Jean-Pierre Latour has…
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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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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White Wine
Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$898.00Score: BH93
Like the Bouchères, this is also relatively firmly reduced. On the palate though there is both excellent freshness and verve suffusing the finer and sleeker middleweight flavors that exude…
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2023, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White Wine
Meursault 1er Cru Charmes, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2023
750 MLHK$898.00Score: BH91-94
Smoky aromas of vaguely exotic passion fruit, white peach, spice, acacia blossom and plenty of just sliced citrus serve as an elegant introduction to the succulent but energetic flavors…
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2020, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White WineMeursault 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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2022, 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 2022
750 MLHK$918.00Score: BH94
Firm reduction masks all the aromas except an interesting hint of exotic tea. There is again both good vibrancy and freshness to the finer still, but not denser, medium…
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2023, 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 2023
750 MLHK$918.00Score: BH92-95
A naturally exotic nose of jasmine tea, gardenia, smoked apple and a variety of citrus nuances. There is fine volume to the super-sleek and strikingly textured medium weight flavors…
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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White WineMeursault Cuvee Charles Maxime, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$558.00Score: BH90
Here too whiffs of petrol and phenolic character add breadth to the aromas of essence of pear, orange peel and acacia blossom. The dense, sappy and beautifully textured medium…
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2023, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$500 to HK$999, Still, White Wine
Meursault Cuvee Charles Maxime, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2023
750 MLHK$558.00Score: BH89
(from the Domaine founders of Charles Giraud and Maxime Latour – the fruit derives from multiple lieux-dits that include Les Corbins, Le Cromin, Les Chevalières, Les Crotots, Les Vireuils,…