Latour Macon Lugny Gen

Latour Mâcon-Lugny is a name associated with Chardonnay-based white wine, and the notes below describe what that style usually delivers, not a measured profile of this bottle. Expect a dry, medium-bodied white built on orchard and citrus fruit: green apple, pear and lemon, sometimes with a touch of white peach or a faint floral note. Wines in this style are usually fermented and aged mostly in tank or neutral vessels, so oak tends to be light or absent. The texture is generally round without being heavy, the acidity fresh, and the finish clean and moderately long, with no tannin to speak of, as in any white wine. Serve it well chilled but not ice-cold, ideally around 8 to 10°C (46 to 50°F). Pull it from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before pouring, because colder temperatures mute the fruit. A wine of this kind doesn't need decanting. Opening the bottle and pouring is enough, though a brief rest in the glass can open up the aromas if it comes out very cold. A medium-sized white wine glass with a gently tapered rim suits it, concentrating the citrus and orchard notes without exaggerating any alcohol warmth. At the table, its crisp acidity and modest weight make it a natural match for roast chicken, grilled or pan-seared white fish, shellfish, and creamy dishes such as risotto or pasta with a light cream or butter sauce. It also works with soft cheeses like fresh goat cheese or brie, and with simple vegetable dishes featuring asparagus, leeks or squash. Whites in this style are generally meant to be enjoyed young, within a few years of release, while the fruit is bright and the acidity lively. This one is best treated as a drink-now bottle, not something to cellar for the long term.