Emerged in the late 19th century as custodians of the authenticity and quality of regional products. Each sip of wine, each morsel of cheese, and each drop of olive oil carries the unique essence of its place of origin, thanks to this seal of guarantee. In France, Appellations began with the law of 1905, establishing standards for wines in regions such as Burgundy and Bordeaux. The purpose: to ensure quality and authenticity, to protect the reputation of the producing regions, and to provide consumers with clear information about the products they purchase. Many were established in the last century, but some have even been formed in this century. A notable example is Bourgogne Gamay, which became a new regional appellation in 2011. A classification whose wines must come exclusively from the Beaujolais crus: Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Côte-de-Brouilly, Fleurie, Juliénas, Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Régnié, Saint-Amour and which, under no circumstances, can use the gamay from the vineyards of Beaujolais and Beaujolais-Villages. Louis Latour, the great family winery that navigates Burgundy with ease, has known how to make the most of this specific region with the production of Louis Latour Bourgogne Gamay, a wine that captivates with its fruitiness and freshness.
Produced from vineyards aged between 25 and 35 years old that are planted on granite, clay, and limestone soils, Louis Latour Bourgogne Gamay is a monovarietal of gamay that is responsibly cultivated and hand-harvested at the optimal point of ripeness. In the winery, the finest grapes are selected, destemmed, and crushed, followed by traditional fermentation in open vats with indigenous yeasts. Finally, the wine is aged for 10 months in stainless steel vats.
The result is Louis Latour Bourgogne Gamay, a red wine, vibrant and brimming with fruit that, like the rest of its cellar mates, exudes quality. And if there is one reason this house has maintained its presence in Burgundy for over 200 years, it is for its ability to reflect with utmost precision each of the terroirs it works with. A perfect example indeed!