This pinot noir, from a high-altitude limestone terroir in the south of the Beaujolais region, has an eye-popping freshness. Juicy and crisp with plenty of crunchy sour cherry fruit plus a touch of licorice. Restrained tannins, but they are quite dry. These vineyards were planted from 2012 and now total 20 hectares. Drink from release. (Stuart Pigott, June 2024)

An abundance of red cherry fruit streams from the glass. The same cherry notions - juicy and fresh - also dominate the medium body that has an edge of slightly bitter but mouth-watering liquorice and a darker notion of toasted oak. The finish reverts to that cherry abundance and to juicy freshness.'' Anne Krebiehl

(...) from the north of the region at an altitude of 400m whose clay and limestone soils are more reminiscent of Burgundy than the granitic soils more commonly found in Beaujolais. Crunchy dark fruit, subtle spice and a hint of bitter chocolate with almost Burgundian finesse for a mere (Kate Hawkings, UK)

A delicious, fruity red with strawberry and plum character. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish. Not the most complex wine, but satisfying. Drink now.

Lovely cherry bright and briary nose, floral and lightly herbal characters adding freshness and light to the aromas. The fruit is deliciously sweet as it strikes the palate; pert and pretty, it is firmly in the red fruit spectrum of cherry and a touch of raspberry. Spicy, dry tannins and very good, juicy acidity adds length and balance. Deliciously drinkable.

Pinot noir likes southem Beaujolais' clay/lime­stone soil, and Louis Latour Les Pierres Dorées 2018 is brightly tempting. its cherry and strawberry fruit finishing with a savoury edge and soft tannins.

A very ripe nose of plum, pepper and earth leads to succulent, round and easy-going flavors that retain a good sense of detail on the mildly rustic and short finish. To enjoy immediately.

Rich, ripe and exuberant, Latour's 2018 Coteaux Bourguignons Les Pierres Dorées bursts with aromas of ripe cherries, strawberries and licorice. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, fleshy and expressive, its ample core of fruit cloaking muscular tannins. This will drink well young. 

Round but also rather deep - it's an inviting nose. Full, round, a nice textural grab from modest tannin. A richness of delicious finishing flavour - well balanced. For the price this is a very easy recommendation! 

Planted 2010-2015. Cask sample. Mid crimson. Lightly spiced dark-red fruit. Juicy and fresh. Lively. Gentle but fine tannins. Slightly abrupt finish but well priced for a decent Pinot. (JH, UK)

The 2017 Coteaux Bourguignons Les Pierres Dorées offers up aromas of forest floor, berry fruit and toasty new oak. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, tangy and mouthwatering, with delicate tannins and a nice core of fruit. It's a supple country red that suggests this is a promising new venture for Latour. Drink 2018-2023 (cask sample)

A slightly powdery but lovely and open, indeed inviting pinot fruit. Lots of intensity and good concentration. This is simply an excellent glass of pinot - no question! (Bill Nanson, UK)

Originated from a 20 hectares' vineyard, in the Pierres Dorées area, this 100% Pinot Noir is a fruit bomb. We crunch into cherry and raspberry, it's superb. The mouth is straight, fleshy with salivative and tonic finale. A masterstroke, you could not dream of a better vintage than 2015 for such a project.