Clos des Toisières

The name Clos des Toisières connects directly to the land's pre-viticultural past. The site was once a small quarry, and 'toisières' derives from the French word 'toit,' meaning roof. Workers extracted large, flat limestone slabs from the quarry, and those stones were used as roofing material in the surrounding area. The transformation from working quarry to cultivated vineyard is reflected in the Bathonian limestone soils that remain a defining feature of the terroir today. The climat received official Premier Cru recognition in 2006, a promotion that placed it among a small group of Monthélie sites elevated in the same decree.

Clos des Toisières sits on the higher slopes of Monthélie, positioned between the prestigious appellations of Meursault and Volnay. The south-southeast aspect provides reliable sun exposure within a cool Burgundian climate, supporting phenolic ripeness across both red and white varieties. The underlying geology is Bathonian limestone interbedded with clay, a combination typical of the Côte de Beaune's upper slope positions. This soil structure provides good drainage while retaining enough moisture to support vine development through drier periods. The elevation relative to the village contributes to a longer, cooler ripening season compared to lower-lying parcels.

Both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are planted within the Clos des Toisières, making it one of the few Monthélie Premier Crus to produce white wine alongside red. The red wines are described as aromatic and robust, with cherry fruit and hazelnut character. The whites show vanilla and toasted bread aromas with flavors centered on yellow fruit. As the sole producer with access to this climat, Maison Louis Latour sets the defining style for both expressions from this vineyard.

• Red wines: Pinot Noir with cherry and hazelnut character, described as robust and aromatic
• White wines: Chardonnay with vanilla, toasted bread aromas, and yellow fruit flavors
• Single producer access ensures a consistent house style across all vintages

Maison Louis Latour holds the monopole on Clos des Toisières, meaning no other producer is permitted to vinify or bottle wine under this climat name. Monopoles in Burgundy are relatively uncommon outside of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's holdings and select large negociant properties, making Latour's exclusive claim to this Premier Cru notable. The house is one of Burgundy's most established negociants and domaines, with deep roots in the Côte de Beaune, and their control of this site gives Clos des Toisières a distinctive market profile within the Monthélie appellation.