Louis Latour, Montrachet other_regions the 2001 Vigna d'Alceo remains

the 2001 Vigna d'Alceo remains a behemoth

I recall this being one of the best Cabernets produced in this vintage

warm bread

The élevage in this case is extended to 36 months

which sounds extreme but bear in mind this is the cooler section of the plateau back towards the border with Castillon and these soils take longer to fully ripen their grapes

Louis Latour, Montrachet other_regions the 2001 Vigna d'Alceo remains(from the Puligny side). There is a phenolic hint (think nut or olive oil) to the smoky mix of petrol, apple, dried apricot and white peach aromas that are trimmed in just enough wood to notice. I very much like the sense of underlying tension to the caressing, exceptionally rich and generously proportioned big bodied flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the moderately structured and sneaky long finish. This is actually very forward for a young