Louis Latour
Based in the centre of Beaune, the family-run company of Maison Louis Latour is one of the most established wine producers and "negociant eleveurs"-(they buy grapes from other quality vineyards, which invariably they oversee with very strict quality criteria and vinify within their own winery)-in Burgundy. Renowned throughout the world for the quality of its red and white wines, the company has built a reputation for tradition, quality and innovation. Maison Louis Latour has pioneered the production of fine wines from outside of the confines of Burgundy namely from the Ardèche and the Côteaux de Verdon.
The Latour family themselves have been viticulteurs since the 17th century, slowly building up a unique Domaine of 50 hectares (125 acres) which contains largest Grand Cru property in the Cote d'Or with a total of 28,63 hectares (71,58 acres). The vineyards extend from Chambertin in the north to Chevalier-Montrachet in the south and are solely planted with the two noble grape varieties ; Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
All of the grapes from the vineyards that they own are vinified and aged in the original traditional cuverie of Château Corton Grancey in Aloxe-Corton. The winery was the first purpose-built cuverie in France and remains the oldest still-functioning. A unique rail-way system with elevators allows the entire wine-making process to be achieved by the use of gravity. This eliminates the threat of oxidation from unnecessary pumping of the must. Since 1985 Louis Latour has been selling the wines of its own vineyards under the name Domaine Louis Latour.
The Latour family founded the 'Maison de négoce', an important shipping company, in 1797 and is still based at 18 Rue des Tonneliers in Beaune. The company is unique in Burgundy in that it is still to this day family owned and family run, having passed down from father to son for over ten generations.
Producer Information
| Established | 1797 |
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| Size | 50Hectares |
| Website | www.louislatour.com |
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| Wine List | View wines produced by Louis Latour |
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