Historically the owners of this area did not have to pay tax on the land, hence the name ?Vignes Franches? (?free vines?). The ?Vignes Franches? parcel is found mid-slope. The clay soils are scattered with small pebbles which allows for easy drainage of water. Here we find the same opulence as in neighbouring Pommard as well as an extremely pleasant fruit-forwardness even when young. It is one of the best Premier Cru vineyards of Beaune, producing a wine that is capable of ageing to perfection for a considerable period of time.
Producer
Over time, Maison Louis Latour has set an ideal of perfection in our winemaking. For two centuries, over 100 appellations have been crafted with the greatest of care each year, to reveal all their complexity. At Maison Louis Latour, we imprint each wine with an individual style that our customers can rediscover year after year.