Ancient vintages of Louis Latour can always yield surprises and this 1959 Corton Greves Grand Cru is a treat. It has an elegant bouquet with open-knit leather, candied orange peel and dried-flower scents, vestiges of red-berry fruit in the background. The palate boasts fine, decayed tannins, very fine definition and real finesse on the long and tender finish. This is just a beautiful old Burgundy – no more, no less. Tasted November 2013.