Far be it from us to contradict this adage, yet the simplistic approach to sustainable development, a complex subject by definition, often loses its meaning; sustainable viticulture is no exception to this rule.
There are two fundamental principles that inform our practices at Domaine Latour with respect to sustainable agriculture - experience and observation. At our domain we have never compromised our work in the vineyards with techniques that would be more expeditious but more invasive We use neither insecticides, herbicides, nor chemical fertilizers.
Complete PDF booklet. He then spent over ten years as head winemaker at Napa valley's Dominus Estate in California, before becoming Director at Domaine Louis Latour in Passionate, erudite and meticulous, his search for excellence is a daily pursuit whose aim is to produce wines of stature, finesse and elegance.
With great respect for the environment, Boris Champy continuously strives to apply the principles of Maison Louis Latour to his vision of sustainable development and an ever-greater desire to preserve the biodiversity and ecosystems of the vineyard. At the behest of Maison Louis latour, the Β«Paysage de CortonΒ» association along with other winemakers from the hill of Corton, is exploring the idea of sustainable viticulture in a unique way since Together, they are confronting the effects of soil erosion and hydrography while at the same time replanting trees and hedges.
This technique is employed to regenerate and re-oxygenate the soil after uprooting old vines and before replanting. For a period of one to two years, plants such as clover, rapessed or even mustard seed restore the critical nutritional elements necessary to the regeneration of the soils, preparing the way for future vine plantings.
