Louis Latour Agencies

A remarkable and fine vintage that surprised us throughout the season, producing powerful, yet very well balanced wines.

The secrets for an exceptional vintage: nature and winemaking working together

Louis Latour Harvest 2023

Dinings duo taking full honours for Gosset Matchmakers 2023

The 2023 Gosset Matchmakers finalists have been announced, with the live final on the 18th September.

The Global Wine Masters for The Drinks Business left Banfi sweeping up a Master and 4 Golds.

A summary of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2023

A look at the 2021 single vineyard Chardonnays by Ray Jordan

Pyramid Valley fascinates The Real Review Ratings, tasted by Bob Campbell MW.

Oscar del Vino 2023 - XXIII International Wine Awards 

The long awaited Vigna Marrucheto 2018 has been finally released in limited quantities

The Gosset Award for 2D Small Workers Design at the 2023 Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards was awarded to Scott Smith for an amazing third time.

A look at Cyclone Gabrielle with Steve Smith MW, who resides in Hawke's Bay

Every year in November, when the vines become dormant, the team of the Domaine grab their secateurs to prune back the previous years fruit bearing branches.

Viu Manent was voted the 32nd 'Best Vineyard in the World' in the yearly 'World's Best Vineyard' awards for tourism experiences.

A revolutionary wine verification tool made by forensic and data science experts.

Another great harvest for Cognac Frapin

The newest member of the portfolio has just arrived in Cobalte Vodka, made using Champagne grapes.

The winning duo of Gosset Matchmakers 2022 came from Alain Ducasse, at the Dorchester, London.

The 2022 harvest arrived early, but results are exceptional in terms of both quality and quantity of grapes.

Six pairs of finalists have been announced for the 2022 edition of Gosset Matchmakers.

Introducing our judges for the upcoming Gosset Matchmakers Competition

Vidal-Fleury and Château Sainte Roseline striking Platinum and Gold medals at the DWWA 2022

Our limited edition Gosset Celebris 2008 vintage has just been released, already scoring 97 points.

Introducing our new agency - Château Sainte Roseline, exclusive Côtes de Provence Cru Classé since 1955 and the sister estate, Château des Demoiselles.

Monday 25^th April 2022 was the date for the annual People’s Choice Wine Awards in Manchester’s Stoller Hall, where Louis Latour Agencies did very well indeed, grabbing 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.

Viu Manent, has been based in the Colchagua region for almost a century, and this is the first of many micro-vinification projects in exploring and innovating from the most unique vineyard plots around Chile.

The annual international competition, women in wine and spirits awards (WINWSA) recognises the work women play in influencing the global wine world.

Wakefield’s 2021 vintage highlights the unpredictability of weather patterns once again, with sustainability and climate change becoming concerns for every vigneron, viticulturalist and winemaker. However, 2021 is most definitely a vintage of superlatives, being one of the best on record.

An excellent round up and overview of this exceptional wine region, by Christy Canterbury MW.

Our annual portfolio tasting was held last week, 1^st of February 2022, on the Dixie Queen boat, moored on Butler’s Wharf, near Tower Bridge

2020 vintage will go into the history books for its excellent quality, as well as being one of the earliest on record!

The 2019 vintage marks 20 years of Viu Manent’s flagship wine Viu 1. Its first release from the 1999 vintage was a homage to founder Don Miguel Viu Manent, from who the Colchagua Valley winery takes its name.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and successful trading period. We are here to help over the festive period so please call our office if you require any help.

Frapin will be releasing a new cognac: a blend of remarkable eaux-de-vie, coming exclusively from Frapin’s “Paradise cellar” and from their Dames-Jeannes containing venerable cognacs.

Cognac Frapin announce the launch of Frapin Millésime 1989, a 30 year old Cognac born in a year of favourable weather conditions and a bountiful summer to produce this wonderful vintage.

On 14th September 2021, we hosted the final of Gosset Matchmakers 2021 at Le Corton Bleu’s Cord restaurant.

Following an audit by CSQA, Banfi has obtained the certification Equalitas, the accreditation for the Sustainability Management System for the Wine Industry.

Lots of our producers have social media profiles and through them document the lives of their vineyards and wines.

We are delighted to have received an in-depth report from Patricio Celedon, Head Winemaker at Viu Manent, giving us all of the details of the 2021 harvest and how the wines are progressing.

We’re delighted to share with you an update from Steve Smith MW on the 2021 harvest in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

A warm welcome to Antoine Dupré, new General Manager at Vidal-Fleury. 

Matthieu Longuere MS from Le Cordon Bleu has picked Louis Latour Les Pierres Dorees Pinot Noir to pair with a delicious Easter Lamb dish.

We have received an update from Chery Stowman, Brand Ambassador for Wakefield Wines, and she has sent some the latest news from the Clare Valley. 

Le Cordon Bleu London’s Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, suggests a perfect wine to pair with a classically rich festive dessert.

Some great news just in from Banfi, their restaurant, Sala dei Grappoli and its chef Domenico Francone and his team at Castello Banfi-Il Borgo, have been awarded a much coveted Michelin Star in this years Michelin Guide. 

Details on Louis Latour Agencies' opening hours over the festive period and delivery information are now available. 

We’re delighted to share a report from Christophe Déola, Director of Domaine Louis Latour on the 2019 Vintage in Burgundy.

"2019 was a volatile year with numerous climatic issues. Small yield but good quality grapes allowed us to have fresh and balanced wines..."

After 12 years farming biodynamically, McHenry Hohnen have received certification for Hazel's Vineyard and their winery.