Wine detail

Maison Louis Latour

Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru

Corton

2018

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

Peak 2028-2054

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2054.

The ‘18 Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru.

Maison Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from France.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2065Peak window 2028-2054

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Maison Louis Latour's 2018 Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru should show Pinot Noir aromas of cherry, raspberry and rose, with forest earth. Expect depth and structure from Corton, tannins lending a firm frame while acidity lifts the ripe berry. The peak period spans 2028 to 2054 and the full drinking range reaches 2065. Expect a persistent close of dark cherry, spice and savory earthy tones.

The 2018 vintage

Maison Louis Latour's 2018 Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from France.

About Maison Louis Latour

Maison Louis Latour's Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru is a Pinot Noir from France.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised duck confit with cherry reduction

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Maison Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018?

Maison Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018 is a Pinot Noir from France.

When should Maison Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2065. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2054. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Maison Louis Latour Chateau Corton Grancey Grand Cru 2018?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised duck confit with cherry reduction; or Aged Comté with quince paste.