Laetitia

The Laetitia Estate Vineyards were first planted in 1982 when French winery Maison Deutz first discovered the Arroyo Grande Valley just south of Pismo Beach. These French viticulturists believed the growing conditions in this area of California were similar to that of their homeland in Epernay according to our Laetitia wine reviews. Some 15 years later, Jean-Claude Tardivat purchased the land and renamed the estate vineyard after his daughter Laetitia. One year later, the winery was sold again to a partnership that included Selim Zilkha, founder of a successful wind power development company and proponent of environmental sustainability. The focus of Laetitia wines are on Pinot Noir, however they also produce Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Tempranillo, Syrah, Pinot Gris, and a small amount of Riesling according to our Laetitia wine ratings. The estate Laetitia vineyard has 620 acres planted to grape vines, making it the largest privately owned Pinot Noir plantings in California. For more information on these highly rated Pinot Noir wines check out our Laetitia Buying Guide below.