Louis Latour

Maison Louis Latour is one of Burgundy's most historic wine estates, founded in 1797 and led by the same family ever since. Its roots are even older: the first vineyard purchases in the Côte de Beaune date back to 1731, and today the house is run by Florent Latour, the current heir in a long line.

The history of the maison is tied to the hill of Corton: in 1891 the family acquired Château Corton Grancey, whose cuverie was built in 1830, and by the end of the 19th century it had made its name on Corton-Charlemagne. This was followed by a Grand Cru in the Côte de Nuits in 1900 and Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles" in 1913. As early as the 19th century, Louis Latour wines were exported and served at the tables of princes and kings.

The Domaine Louis Latour comprises 48 hectares of vines, 27 of which are classified Grand Cru: according to the house it is the largest holding of Grand Cru in Burgundy, with Chambertin and Romanée-Saint-Vivant for the reds and Corton-Charlemagne and Chevalier-Montrachet for the whites. The vineyards, planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, are farmed with sustainable practices, including cover crops between the rows, estate-made compost and hand harvesting; the "Paysage de Corton" project protects the landscape with hedgerows, trees and beehives.

Over time the maison has taken its expertise beyond the Côte d'Or, with investments in Ardèche since 1979, in the Var, in Chablis, in Beaujolais and in the Pierres Dorées, and it owns its own cooperage.

Family tradition, great terroirs and a pioneering spirit make Maison Louis Latour a benchmark for lovers of Burgundy wines.