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.

Saint-Aubin is a wine appellation located in Burgundy's Côte de Beaune, situated between the more famous villages of Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation was established in 1937 and covers vineyards in the communes of Saint-Aubin and Gamay. The village sits in a valley that extends westward from the main Côte d'Or escarpment, with vineyards positioned on both south and east-facing slopes.

The appellation's terroir consists primarily of limestone and marl soils typical of the Côte de Beaune. The vineyards benefit from a continental climate with the moderating influence of the nearby hills. While both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are permitted, Chardonnay dominates the production, particularly in the Premier Cru vineyards. The appellation includes 29 Premier Cru climats, with notable sites like Les Charmois, Le Chatenière, and Murgers des Dents de Chien representing some of the finest expressions of the terroir.

Saint-Aubin Chardonnays typically display more minerality and restraint compared to their neighbors in Chassagne-Montrachet or Puligny-Montrachet. The wines often show citrus and white flower aromatics with a distinctive chalky minerality, reflecting the limestone-rich soils. Premier Cru bottlings tend to offer greater concentration and aging potential while maintaining the appellation's characteristic freshness and elegance.