Louis Latour

Mercurey has been known for its wine since Roman times, when a temple was built to Mercury, the god of commerce. Mercurey wines have a unique taste, different from those near the Côte de Beaune. Mercurey Rouge is typically fruity and mineral, with a strong structure and a long-lasting taste.

The color is dark ruby. The nose has hints of...

Many people are familiar with the name Pommard, a Grand Vin de Bourgogne. The village lies four kilometers south of Beaune. The production area is quite large, with 300 hectares along a narrow valley that cuts into the land of the Côte. The wines of Pommard don't really resemble those of the neighboring villages. They are often richer and more concentrated than the wines of...

Meursault is the largest white wine-producing village in the southern Côte de Beaune, near Volnay and Pommard. Its name comes from a type of willow called "Marsault". Its ideal southeastern location, with stone and marl soils, helps create fine wines. Meursault wines are generally strong and often ready to drink earlier than those from Puligny-Montrachet and...

Corton, recognized as a Grand Cru since 1937, was already known in the 15th century, when the King of France kept this wine in his personal cellars. Once owned by the Dukes of Burgundy, this parcel became Corton "Clos du Roi" after the death of Charles le Téméraire, the last Duke of Burgundy, in 1477, thus becoming part of the royal domain. The vines, located on the eastern...