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Grande Maison de Bourgogne
Score: 97/100 – Wine Spectator
Exceptional Vintage
Review by: Bruce Sanderson,
Published: April 30, 2019
Production: 900 cases produced (rare wine)
"This remarkable vintage opens with aromas of rose, cherry, and spice, introducing a light yet intensely expressive cuvée. The palate reveals flavors of wild strawberry, incense, and kirsch, which linger on a kaleidoscopic finish. Still taut in its youth, it promises to evolve beautifully over time. A persistent minerality elegantly extends the overall finish.
Peak: Drink between 2023 and 2045."
Grape variety : Pinot Noir
Serving : 16-17 °C
Garde : 10 years (even 30 years in excellent vintages)
GEOGRAPHICAL SITUATION
The commune of Vougeot is located in the center of the Côte de Nuits, between Chambolle to the North and Vosne Romanée to the South. The curiosity of this village is that 75% of its vineyard is classified as Grand Cru (Clos Vougeot). Only 25% of the surface is classified as appellation communale and premier cru.
CHARACTERISTICS
The Maison Louis Jadot is the second largest owner of the 88 hectares of this Clos with about 2.5 hectares of vines out of a total of 50 hectares. The soil is limestone, more or less clayey and contains abundant pebbles useful for the drainage of the vines. The vineyard faces east.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The grapes are then carefully sorted by hand and destemmed. Maceration of the grapes takes place in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks. The vats are pumped over twice a day during the fermentation. The wine is aged for about 18 months in barrels from our cooperage, of which about a third are new.
Data sheet
Note | Between 95 and 97 |
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Note WS | 97/100 |
Partner Areas | Yes |
Recoverable VAT | Yes |
Colour | Red |
Format | Magnum (150cl) |
Vintage | 2016 |
Volume | 12,50 % vol - 150 cl |
Appellation | Clos de Vougeot |
Level | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Region | Burgundy |
Maturity | To keep |
Burgundy Classification | Grands Crus |
Domains of Burgundy | Louis Jadot |
Prix | More than €150 |