Vineyard work Wine making Louis Latour barrels Signature of wines The style - Work in the vineyard Respect for the terroir is one of the founding values of Maison Louis Latour, which has practiced sustainable agriculture certified ISO 14001 for almost 20 years. Understanding and interpreting the geological complexity of each plot is essential, which is why we frequently carry out complete sections of the soil in order to analyze the interactions between the terroir and our wines as closely as possible. If a noble terroir is undoubtedly the basis for producing a great wine, the work of our highly qualified team is essential and precious. A lot of rigor and thoroughness are necessary to perform the right technical gesture, especially during pruning and stripping. Soil care is essential for the proper development of the vines, which is why Maison Louis Latour uses specific biological techniques to fight against vine diseases. These biological substances make it possible to limit the use of pesticides. Maison Louis Latour also produces its own compost (around 70 tonnes) from pruning wood and marcs from pressing the grapes, and thus avoids the use of chemical fertilizers. The traditional methods of viticulture are perpetuated by Maison Louis Latour. The young vines on steep slopes, difficult to access by motorized tools, are plowed by a horse, insensitive to the difference in height. The work of the soil is carried out avoiding compaction so that the root system penetrates in depth and offers the vine better regulation of the water supply. The use of a cover crop once again reveals Maison Louis Latour's desire to protect the environment. Fodder crops, sown between the rows of vines, fight erosion and provide a generous supply of organic matter. This process causes a drop in the quantity of water in the soil, which is not negligible during periods of heavy rains. L'effeuillage des vignes consiste à enlever les feuilles de la zone fructifère. Cette pratique améliore l'aération des grappes et permet un meilleur ensoleillement. L'effeuillage est réalisé dès le printemps sur le côté est de la vigne, pour améliorer la qualité de la vendange. Nos stations météorologiques, installées depuis 1996 en partenariat avec l'Université de Dijon, permettent d'optimiser les prises de décisions dans la protection du vignoble. Une régularisation naturelle des écosystèmes est alors possible et envisageable. Par exemple, nous ne traitons pas systématiquement une vigne légèrement atteinte par le Mildiou. Par ailleurs, ces stations météorologiques ont souligné l'importance des microclimats, en révélant des différences de températures ressenties en plaine et au sommet des vignobles. Maintaining the vineyard landscape is essential to maintain a very varied and protected ecosystem in Burgundy. A jewel of medieval landscape architecture, Burgundy offers an exceptional heritage that Maison Louis Latour strives to preserve within the vineyard itself. The “Paysage de Corton” association, on the initiative of Maison Louis Latour and other winegrowers from the hill of Corton, has been tackling the issue of sustainable development from a particular angle since 2009. Together, they have been fighting against phenomena such as as soil erosion, or even replant trees and hedges. This approach is part of a desire to strengthen the quality of the ecosystem, biodiversity and enhance the authenticity of the landscape). Access the menu Close menu The House The story The style Our wines Our Domains The Art of Tasting Legal Notice Professional area Club News The Vine Cycle News Press reviews filter by French Articles English Articles Rest of the world Press area Media library Where to find our wines Contact Connections