Meet the Winemakers

Jean-Pierre Latour

The history of the Latour-Giraud goes back over three centuries and is today run by Jean-Pierre Latour. The Domaine holds 10 hectares of prime vineyards in Meursault, roughly split into 80% white wines and 20 % reds. The majority of their white vines are located in the five most famous vineyards of the village Meursault: Les Genevrières, Les Charmes, Les Perrières, Les Bouchères et Le Poruzot, and with 2 hectares in the 1er Cru Genevrières, Latour-Giraud is the most important owner of this superb vineyard. Low yields, brilliant winemaking and no fining or filtration, make this one of the most exciting domaines in the village at present

Their Meursault Cuvée Charles Maxime (a blend of Les Vireuils, Les Corbins and Les Pelles) is plump, rich and generous. The wine is fermented and matured in barrel (around 1/3 new) for 15-16 months.