Louis Latour Agencies

Introducing our new agency - Château Sainte Roseline, exclusive Côtes de Provence Cru Classé since 1955 and the sister estate, Château des Demoiselles.

Monday 25^th April 2022 was the date for the annual People’s Choice Wine Awards in Manchester’s Stoller Hall, where Louis Latour Agencies did very well indeed, grabbing 3 Golds, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.

Viu Manent, has been based in the Colchagua region for almost a century, and this is the first of many micro-vinification projects in exploring and innovating from the most unique vineyard plots around Chile.

The annual international competition, women in wine and spirits awards (WINWSA) recognises the work women play in influencing the global wine world.

Wakefield’s 2021 vintage highlights the unpredictability of weather patterns once again, with sustainability and climate change becoming concerns for every vigneron, viticulturalist and winemaker. However, 2021 is most definitely a vintage of superlatives, being one of the best on record.

An excellent round up and overview of this exceptional wine region, by Christy Canterbury MW.

Our annual portfolio tasting was held last week, 1^st of February 2022, on the Dixie Queen boat, moored on Butler’s Wharf, near Tower Bridge

2020 vintage will go into the history books for its excellent quality, as well as being one of the earliest on record!

The 2019 vintage marks 20 years of Viu Manent’s flagship wine Viu 1. Its first release from the 1999 vintage was a homage to founder Don Miguel Viu Manent, from who the Colchagua Valley winery takes its name.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and successful trading period. We are here to help over the festive period so please call our office if you require any help.

Frapin will be releasing a new cognac: a blend of remarkable eaux-de-vie, coming exclusively from Frapin’s “Paradise cellar” and from their Dames-Jeannes containing venerable cognacs.

Cognac Frapin announce the launch of Frapin Millésime 1989, a 30 year old Cognac born in a year of favourable weather conditions and a bountiful summer to produce this wonderful vintage.

On 14th September 2021, we hosted the final of Gosset Matchmakers 2021 at Le Corton Bleu’s Cord restaurant.

Following an audit by CSQA, Banfi has obtained the certification Equalitas, the accreditation for the Sustainability Management System for the Wine Industry.

Lots of our producers have social media profiles and through them document the lives of their vineyards and wines.

We are delighted to have received an in-depth report from Patricio Celedon, Head Winemaker at Viu Manent, giving us all of the details of the 2021 harvest and how the wines are progressing.

We’re delighted to share with you an update from Steve Smith MW on the 2021 harvest in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.

A warm welcome to Antoine Dupré, new General Manager at Vidal-Fleury. 

Matthieu Longuere MS from Le Cordon Bleu has picked Louis Latour Les Pierres Dorees Pinot Noir to pair with a delicious Easter Lamb dish.

We have received an update from Chery Stowman, Brand Ambassador for Wakefield Wines, and she has sent some the latest news from the Clare Valley. 

Le Cordon Bleu London’s Wine Development Manager, Matthieu Longuere MS, suggests a perfect wine to pair with a classically rich festive dessert.

Some great news just in from Banfi, their restaurant, Sala dei Grappoli and its chef Domenico Francone and his team at Castello Banfi-Il Borgo, have been awarded a much coveted Michelin Star in this years Michelin Guide. 

Details on Louis Latour Agencies' opening hours over the festive period and delivery information are now available. 

We’re delighted to share a report from Christophe Déola, Director of Domaine Louis Latour on the 2019 Vintage in Burgundy.

"2019 was a volatile year with numerous climatic issues. Small yield but good quality grapes allowed us to have fresh and balanced wines..."

After 12 years farming biodynamically, McHenry Hohnen have received certification for Hazel's Vineyard and their winery.

Our results from this year's Sommelier Wine Awards, judged earlier in 2020 before lockdown began. Read about our gold, silver and bronze medals.

On the 19th May a series of five podcasts to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Louis Latour Agencies launches with Interpreting Wine.

In these strange and difficult times we want to let you know that we are still here and ready to work closely with you.

Gosset Matchmakers is a competition for emerging chefs and sommeliers which focuses on teamwork and the creation of champagne and food pairings. Since 2019 Gosset has sponsored a 2D Design prize for silversmiths who are asked to respond to a brief created by Champagne Gosset. 2019 winner is David Stonehouse was asked to design a new trophy for Gosset’s Trophée Celebris. 

Their trip to Gosset was in February 2020. 

February is awards season and we are thrilled that Champagne is Gosset supports two of the UKs most exciting on-trade awards; Imbibe Personality of the Year and Class Bar Awards.

This February was a busy month for Champagne Gosset, and it continued apace with the 2020 Goldsmith’s Craft & Design Council Awards of which Gosset are a Patron.

Through our partnership with Castello Banfi, who are one of the event’s sponsors, we were lucky to have the opportunity to attend with a group of customers and journalists this February.

Congratulations to Wakefield Wines who received Best of Show Australia White for Jaraman Chardonnay 2018.

We are delighted to announce that Pyramid Valley and Smith & Sheth from Aotearoa NZ Fine Wine Estates (AONZ) will join the portfolio in February 2020.

Details on Louis Latour Agencies' opening hours over the festive period and delivery information are now available. 

Congratulations to Sommelier Oskars Mickens and Chef Piero Italiano from Heritage in London who won Gosset Matchmakers 2019!

In the latest limited release from Frapin’s Trésor du Château collection, cellar master Patrice Piveteau has combined three single vintage eaux de vies which exemplify Frapin’s unique terroir and commitment to the family’s ancient expertise.

Viu Manent has reimagined their Single Vineyard range. The range contains three wines each from their three vineyards and each with the variety most suited to the soil.

Viu Manent has launched a brand-new wine: Viu 8 Cuvée Infinito. Cuvée Infinito symbolizes change and the ongoing search for identity as well as the balance of the varieties in this blend.

Congratulations to everyone at Frapin for their outstanding achievement at Meiningers International Spirits Award 2019 (ISW).

June was a busy month for Champagne Gosset - they launch the new Grand Millésime 2012, the start of Matchmakers 2019 and were at the inaugural Taste Champagne event.

Banfi SummuS 2015 won Gold with 95pts and also won Trophy for both Tuscan Red and Toscana Red Blend - congratulations to the team at Banfi! 

June sees the UK launch of two new products: Gosset Grand Millesime 2012 and Frapin 15 Year Old XO.
 

To celebrate Drink Chenin Day on 15^th June we’ve put together a little information on the delicious Chenin Blanc from Morgenhof Estate. This year, on February 12^th, Morgenhof celebrated their 50^th harvest of Chenin.

There are three new wines in the UK this Spring adding to the selection we currently take from Banfi.

All the latest news from The Cognac Masters 2019 competition and the winners from Cognac Frapin. 

Champagne Gosset are delighted to be part of the inaugural Taste Champagne London on 12th June 2019 in Spitalfields Venue.

We’ll be at the London Wine Fair in a couple of weeks on stand D39 where we will be showcasing the A-Z of Louis Latour Agencies and much more. 

Champagne Gosset were awarded the government honour in 2013 and are a mark of recognition from the French State. This prestigious award is awarded after a rigorous selection procedure as the EPV’s objective is to highlight technical excellence, creativity and cultural scope.

Congratulations to Frapin who have won a double gold medal for Frapin 1270 as well as a gold medal for Château Fontpinot XO at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.