Burgundy family producer with Côte de Beaune roots, 120 acres of vineyards, and a Meursault premier cru Chardonnay.
The producer
Maison Louis Latour was founded in 1797 and is now in its 11th generation of family ownership. Jean Latour relocated the family business to Aloxe-Corton in 1768, after Denis Latour had purchased Côte de Beaune vines in 1731. The house holds approximately 120 acres of vineyards, including roughly 67 acres designated Grand Cru, making it Burgundy's largest holder of Grand Cru plots. Its Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny is a Chardonnay matured in French oak.
Known for
Grand Cru Burgundy holdings
Notable facts
Maison Louis Latour was founded in 1797.
The family business relocated to Aloxe-Corton in 1768.
The vineyards cover approximately 120 acres, including roughly 67 acres designated Grand Cru.
Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny matures for 8 to 10 months in French oak.
The story
Three Latour Dates
In 1731, Denis Latour purchased vines in the Côte de Beaune. In 1768, Jean Latour relocated the family business to Aloxe-Corton. Twenty nine years later, Maison Louis Latour was founded. Family ownership has continued through 11 generations. The vineyards now include approximately 120 acres, with roughly 67 acres designated Grand Cru.
From the atlas
Maison Louis Latour
Burgundy family producer with Côte de Beaune roots and vineyards that reach the Grand Cru category.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Founded
1797
Family ownership
11th generation
Historic family base
Aloxe-Corton, Côte de Beaune
Vineyard holdings
Approximately 120 acres, including roughly 67 acres Grand Cru
Named wine
Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny
The Producer
Approximately 120 acres of vineyards belong to Maison Louis Latour, including roughly 67 acres designated Grand Cru. Grand Cru is Burgundy's highest vineyard classification, above premier cru and village levels. These holdings make Louis Latour the largest holder of Grand Cru plots in Burgundy.
The family business is now in its 11th generation of ownership. Its five story Corton Grancey Cuverie is built directly into a hillside, allowing gravity to move wine through the winery. The company also owns a cooperage.
Place
The Côte de Beaune contains Aloxe-Corton and Meursault. Denis Latour purchased vines there in 1731, and Jean Latour relocated the family business to Aloxe-Corton in 1768.
After phylloxera, Louis Latour made the first plantings of Chardonnay in Corton-Charlemagne and became historically associated with introducing the variety to that region. Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny carries a premier cru designation, a classified vineyard level below Grand Cru.
Wines
Louis Latour Meursault 1er Cru Château de Blagny is a 2022 white wine made from Chardonnay. Traditional vinification takes place in oak barrels, followed by complete malolactic fermentation.
The wine matures for 8 to 10 months in French oak, with 35 percent new oak and medium toast. The new oak comes from Louis Latour's cooperage. Honeysuckle and almond paste lead into a saline finish, with a stated cellaring potential of 6 to 8 years.
Final Word
Maison Louis Latour combines long family ownership with Grand Cru vineyard holdings and a hillside winery built for gravity handling. Its Burgundian range includes Meursault premier cru Chardonnay from Château de Blagny.