Louis Latour

Burgundy is a tapestry of names and vineyards, but some stand out as anchors. Louis Latour is one of them. Founded in 1797, still family-run, the house has its roots in Aloxe-Corton and today spans vineyards across both Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Grand Cru, Premier Cru, even Bourgogne-level wines — all made under the same maison, carrying more than two centuries of history.

The starting point for many drinkers is the Louis Latour Bourgogne Pinot Noir. Bright cherry, raspberry, a little earth. Light-bodied, but with that savoury edge that tells you it’s Burgundy. This isn’t meant to sit for decades. It’s a wine for the table: roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes. A way into Pinot Noir wine without intimidation.

Go deeper and the reds change tone. In the Côte de Nuits, Louis Latour bottles wines with darker fruit, firmer structure, sometimes spice. These are the bottles to tuck away. The ones that develop with time — more forest floor, more game, more complexity. For collectors, the Grand Crus show just how far Pinot Noir can climb.

Louis Latour is just as strong with whites. Chardonnay here stretches from Bourgogne Blanc to Corton-Charlemagne, one of Burgundy’s great Grand Crus. Some wines are crisp and mineral, driven by citrus and stone fruit. Others are richer — hazelnut, cream, a brush of oak. Each site shows something different. Together they form a picture of what white Burgundy can be.

And yes, the question comes often: is Louis Latour good wine? The honest answer is yes — but more importantly, it’s consistent. Their regional wines offer accessibility. Their Premier and Grand Crus deliver depth. It’s a range that lets newcomers taste Burgundy without fear, and gives seasoned drinkers bottles to cellar with confidence.

At The Reserve Cellar, we don’t just list Louis Latour. We select, we hold, we release when ready. Too many bottles are sold young, long before they’ve found their voice. Here, they are treated as part of Burgundy’s ongoing story. Whether it’s a Bourgogne Pinot Noir for tonight or a Corton-Charlemagne destined for the cellar, you’ll find Louis Latour here at its best.