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With the largest holding of Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy (68 acres), the philosophy has always been to maximize the quality of the grapes to produce great wines. The care and attention to detail seen in their sustainably farmed vineyards are carried over into their winemaking, where commitment to traditional and manual techniques brings out the absolute best in all of their incredibly age-worthy and food-friendly wines.

Louis Latour stands out among its competitors as it controls every aspect of production from grape to bottle. The winery operates its own vineyard, nursery, forests for oak sourcing of their barrels, printing shop, and even a unique bottle shape.

Today, Maison Latour operates 25 family-owned and managed companies around the world. The winery produces wine from 140 appellations. The winery also owns and operates Maison Simmoney-Febve in Chablis and Maison Henry Fessy, which remarkably produces wines in nine out of ten Cru Beaujolais. The winery also produces white wine in the Ardeche (near Cotes du Rhone) and Pinot Noir at Dom. de Valmolsinne in Southern France.

2022 Louis Latour Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge comes from elevated hillside vineyards granted appellation status in 1961, where higher altitude brings natural freshness and clarity to the fruit. Sourced from select communes across the Hautes-Côtes and upper slopes of the Côte de Beaune, this wine captures a brighter, more lifted expression of Burgundy Pinot Noir.

Vinified in traditional open vats and aged 10–12 months in a mix of stainless steel and oak barrels, it balances vibrant red fruit with subtle structure and polish. The result is a precise, elegant Burgundy red—fresh, finely textured, and unmistakably classic in style.

In the US, Louis Latour operates as its own importer, cutting out the middleman, which mirrors BHW's own cost-efficiency.

Jean Charles Thomas has been the winemaker at Louis Latour for 32 years. Prior to that, he apprenticed with Jean Pierre Jobard for more than 10 years. Jean Charles is widely considered one of the finest winemakers in the world, with unrivaled experience and expertise with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. During his tenure at Louis Latour, he has produced more than 40 wines rated 95+.

ABV: 13%

100% Pinot Noir. 

Ruby-bright in the glass, this wine opens with inviting notes of mocha and ripe blackcurrant. The palate is fresh and finely detailed, layering red fruit, blackcurrant bud, and subtle forest-floor nuances.

Delicate yet expressive, it delivers classic Burgundy character with lift, precision, and quiet depth.

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