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Louis Latour
Vineyards and Winemaking
Domaine Louis Latour, Burgundy
Maison Louis Latour owns almost fifty hectares of grand cru, premier cru and communal vineyards in Aloxe-Corton, Gevrey-Chambertin, Puligny-Montrachet, Vosne Romanée, Pernand-Vergelesses, Savigny-lès-Beaune, Pommard, Volnay and Beaune. Their Domaine represents the largest single holding of Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte d'Or.
Maison Louis Latour's Domaine wines are produced at Château Corton Grancey in the village of Aloxe-Corton using traditional techniques and almost entirely made by hand. The Domaine is managed by Christophe Deola.
Louis Latour's other wines are made at the Clos Chameroy on the outskirts of Beaune under the watchful eye of Jean Charles Thomas. Here in their state of the art winery vinification takes place; blending centuries of tradition with beneficial modern innovations. During the harvest Louis Latour's third winery in Pommard handles the red grapes from the Côte de Beaune vineyards.
The Ardèche and Var
Four wines are produced locally: Duet is the first bi-varietal wine produced by Maison Latour, consisting of a blend of two thirds Chardonnay and one third Viognier that are harvested during the same period and vinified together. The second, Ardèche Viognier, is a single varietal wine with partial barrel ageing. The richer Grand Ardèche Chardonnay is made from selected grapes and aged in barrel; it is impressive with its harmony and rich aromas. The final wine and the first one made by Latour in the Ardèche is the light, citrusy Ardèche Chardonnay.
The grapes are grown by over 300 local growers under contract to Latour, who exercise strict control over quality in the vineyard - an important factor in the encouragement of improved vineyard practice in the area.
In 1989 Maison Latour pioneered the production of Pinot Noir in the Var, capitalising on its high altitude, southerly climate and cool nights to produce an elegant wine with astounding finesse. The low yielding Pinot Noir grapes are harvested by hand and barrel-aged in the Burgundian tradition.
Les Pierres Dorées
The vineyards are located on gently sloping hills and benefit from good sun exposure. They are located between 280-380 metres above sea level and benefit from a continental climate which ensures that the grapes ripen slowly and retain good acidity levels. Les Pierres Dorée clay and limestone soils are very similar to those found in Burgundy. They are composed of a crinodial limestone, marl from the Early Jurassic period and a clay-limestone mix. This very specific terroir allows the Pinot Noir to reveal all its elegance and richness. The vineyards are managed following the sustainable practices adopted in all of Louis Latour’s vineyards and are handpicked.
To learn more about Maison Louis Latour's efforts on their environmental stewardship, visit our page on Sustainability, Organics and Biodynamics.