For over two centuries
barrel making has been a key part of our history and style. Being the only Burgundy winemakers crafting our own barrels, we excel at mastering the oak-wine balance.
Elegant and refined oak
Oak sourced from northern French forests undergoes over two years of outdoor aging. Skilled coopers then handcraft it using traditional methods.
The impact of oak aging
We age our wines in these barrels that we know well, producing only a single type. They are medium toasted and branded with the year of production. Oenologists select new or used barrels for each wine, understanding the wood-wine exchange.
Crafting Quality Barrels for Domestic and International Markets.
The Louis Latour Cooperage produces around 3500 barrels each year, half of which are used for ageing our own wines and the other half exported to the most prestigious producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay around the world.
