2010 Louis Latour Beaune "Vigne Franche" 1er Cru 750 ml

On the seven-acre hillside parcel above Beaune, adjacent to mythical Clos des Mouches, Burgundy legend Maison Louis Latour has turned out the most lavish Beaune "Vigne Franche" 1er Cru since 1990.

We raced to the Louis Latour headquarters immediately to taste the wine with Bernard. Our glasses were paired with aged cheeses and charcuterie and we can now attest — this beauty is singing and will get better over the next 10 years. It’s gorgeous.

Louis-Fabrice Latour and winemaker Jean-Charles Thomas shared this gem with Burghound in 2012: “Overall, 2010 is a vintage for those who love classically styled burgundies.” Here is an opportunity to taste a vintage with a generous handful of age upon it at the moment as well as considerable aging potential in reserve.

The Beaune “Vigne Franche" 1er Cru parcel is a well-draining slope of clay and pebbled soil, noted for a fruit-forward style that will satisfy those who appreciate the structured restraint of symbolic old-world Burgundy as well as the opulence of say, new-world Russian River Valley Pinot Noir. “Vignes Franches” is held in the highest regard when it comes to 1er Cru vineyards of Beaune and if our eager response to Bernard’s offer seems like the obvious reaction, then this wine is for you.

With a purchase of 2010 Louis Latour Beaune "Vigne Franche" 1er Cru you’re the proud owner of a world-class Burgundy that drinks like a dream tonight, while also being patient for a decade or more.