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2004 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from a distributor

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RATINGS

93+ Stephen Tanzer

Pure, highly nuanced nose melds dark cherry, dried rose, minerals, brown spices... Wonderfully suave & ripe but in the cooler style of the year... very classy... fine-grained texture & superb penetration... very long... superb grip.

91Wine Spectator

Intense and unevolved, with blackberry, earth and mineral flavors and a firm backbone. Almost impenetrable now, yet the finish is long and fresh.

90-93Burghound.com

...surprisingly forward middle weight flavors underpinned by firm yet very fine tannins and terrific length. While this does not lack for power, it's a relatively elegant and refined effort for this appellation.

17Jancis Robinson

PRODUCER

Louis Jadot

Maison Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy’s most respected negociants. Founded in 1859 by the Jadot family, the prestige and quality of the estate’s wines were well established in the 19th century. The family continued buying highly desirable vineyards in the 20th century. In 1985 the estate was sold to Rudy Kopf, Jadot’s American importer. Located in Beaune, the estate has 336 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Gamay. Though all the maison’s wines are known for their high quality, signature wines are the Bonnes Mares, Chambertin-Close de Beze, Chevalier-Montrachet les Demoiselles, Corton-Charlemagne, Le Montrachet and Musigny. Pierre-Henry Gagey is president.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Côte d'Or, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny, Bonnes Mares

Bonnes Mares is a Grand Cru vineyard that is located in two appellations Chambolle-Musigny and the neighboring Morey St.-Denis. Of the total of 37.6 acres, 33.75 are in Chambolle, and just under 4 acres are in Morey St. Denis. The history of the vineyard is complicated and today there are some 35 landholders. The vineyard lies between 265 and 300 meters. The soil is heavier toward Morey St.-Denis, which is the northern end of the vineyard, and lighter as the vineyard enters the Chambolle-Musigny commune. Principal landholders are De Vogue, 6.7 acres; Drouhin-Laroze, 3.7 acres; and Georges Roumier, 3.5 acres.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir, Grand Cru

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2004 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares