LOUIS LATOUR

Louis Latour is a family-owned Burgundy house established in 1797, renowned for its own cooperage and sustainable viticulture. The range spans village Pinot Noir and Chardonnay through Corton Grand Cru, Gevrey-Chambertin, and Puligny-Montrachet — among the most extensive Burgundy portfolios available in the US market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Louis Latour négociant wine and a domaine wine?

Louis Latour operates as both a domaine (estate) producer and a négociant-éleveur. Domaine wines come from vineyards owned or long-term leased by the Latour family — including the prestigious Corton-Charlemagne and Corton Grand Cru plots. Négociant wines are produced from purchased grapes or juice from other growers, which Latour then raises and bottles under its own label. The distinction matters for traceability and quality consistency. Louis Latour’s domaine holdings, particularly in Corton, are among the most important in Burgundy.

What is Louis Latour’s own cooperage and why does it matter?

Louis Latour operates one of the only remaining estate cooperages in Burgundy — meaning they manufacture their own barrels in-house rather than sourcing from commercial coopers. Controlling cooperage means the winemaking team can specify exact wood species, grain tightness, drying time, toast level, and stave origin for each wine in the portfolio. This gives Louis Latour unusual precision over oak influence across their entire range, from village Bourgogne through Grand Cru.