Altitude : 255 m

Orientation : South-West

Slope : 10%

Bedrock : Limestone of Dijon-Corton

Geological period : Callovian (Jurassic)

Average vine age : 40 years
Soil : Marl and limestone.
Average yield : 35 hl/ha
Harvest Hand picked

Clos de la Vigne au Saint is a very old vineyard; the earliest known record of its existence is in 1375 when it is mentioned in the records of the Chapter of Saulieu. The Latour family have a long connection with this vineyard which began in 1738 when Louis Latour’s great great grandmother owned a section of the vineyard. Since then, it has remained in family hands, passing from generation to generation. The vineyard has perfect southerly exposure on the Corton hill lying on a bedrock outcrop towards the bottom of the slope. The soil is a rusty red colour and rich in marl, which gives the wines distinct aromas. This wine possesses the elegance that we expect from a Côte d’Or Grand Cru and will age particularly well.

Fermentation : traditional in open-vat fermentation

Ageing : 10 to 12 months ageing in oak barrels, 35% new

Barrels Louis Latour cooperage, French oak, medium toasted