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Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white...
Louis Latour is a Burgundy wine producer based in Meursault, one of the Côte de Beaune's most celebrated white wine villages. The house produces both red and white wines, working primarily with Burgundy's traditional grape varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, while also producing wines from other French regions including the Ardèche and Provence.
Burgundy's reputation rests on its expression of terroir through single-vineyard wines, with a classification system ranging from regional appellations to Premier Cru and Grand Cru sites. The region's continental climate and limestone-rich soils create ideal conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, producing wines that emphasize elegance and minerality over power. Meursault specifically is known for rich, full-bodied white wines that combine weight with finesse.
Louis Latour's current range spans multiple quality levels within Burgundy, including Grand Cru sites like Corton-Charlemagne and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, Premier Cru wines from appellations such as Puligny-Montrachet and Chambolle-Musigny, and village-level wines from areas like Nuits-Saint-Georges and Morey-Saint-Denis. The producer also makes wines from the Ardèche region in southern France, working with varieties like Viognier alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from this warmer climate.
The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...
The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.
Main grapes:
Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.
Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}
The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.
Mâcon is a regional appellation in southern Burgundy, France, covering vineyards in the Saône-et-Loire department around the town of Mâcon. The appellation extends across approximately 40 communes and...
Mâcon is a regional appellation in southern Burgundy, France, covering vineyards in the Saône-et-Loire department around the town of Mâcon. The appellation extends across approximately 40 communes and represents one of Burgundy's most accessible wine regions, producing both red and white wines under the broader Mâcon AOC designation established in 1937.
The region benefits from a continental climate with Mediterranean influences, creating warmer conditions than northern Burgundy. Soils vary from limestone and clay to granite and schist, particularly in the western hills. Chardonnay dominates white wine production and must comprise at least 85% of white Mâcon wines, while Pinot Noir is the primary red variety. The appellation also includes village-specific designations like Mâcon-Fuissé and Mâcon-La Roche Vineuse, which indicate wines from specific communes within the broader region.
Mâcon Chardonnays typically display more approachable fruit character than their northern Burgundy counterparts, often showing citrus and stone fruit flavors with mineral undertones. These wines generally receive less oak treatment than Côte d'Or Chardonnays, emphasizing fresh acidity and clean varietal expression. The warmer climate allows for reliable ripening, producing wines that balance freshness with sufficient body and concentration.
