Maison Louis Latour 2019

Maison Louis Latour 2019 is listed as a French red wine from the 2019 vintage. The listing doesn't name a grape, a specific appellation, or an alcohol level, so check the back label for those. The origin fields on the listing also don't line up with the French red category, so the label is the authority on where the wine was made. Louis Latour is a name most associated with Burgundy, and red Burgundy is built on Pinot Noir. If this bottle follows that pattern, expect red cherry and raspberry fruit, medium body, fine-grained tannins, bright acidity, and a savory, earthy edge. Treat that as a typical profile for the style, not a measured description of this bottle. At this age, a light-to-medium French red usually sits in a middle stage. The primary fruit is still present, and secondary notes of forest floor, dried leaf, or mushroom may have started to show. If the label confirms a Pinot Noir or a similar structure, the wine is probably best enjoyed over the next several years. It is not a bottle to expect major gains from in a cellar. Store it on its side, away from heat and light, until you open it. Serve it cool, not warm. A temperature of about 14 to 16°C (57 to 61°F) keeps the acidity lively and the fruit defined, and 30 minutes in the refrigerator before opening is usually enough to get there. A wine of this style rarely needs formal decanting. Pour it into a wide-bowled Burgundy-style glass and let it open for 15 to 20 minutes. If the bottle shows some reduction or tightness at first, a short decant can help, and so can simply giving it time in the glass. For food, lean toward dishes that suit moderate tannin and good acidity. Roast chicken, duck breast with a fruit-based sauce, mushroom dishes, salmon, and charcuterie are all natural matches. Soft, earthy cheeses such as Brie or Camembert also work well. Very spicy or heavily sauced dishes can overpower a wine in this style, so they are better paired with something bolder.