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2019 Louis Jadot Meursault Charmes

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November 12, 2023 - $73

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RATINGS

95James Suckling

So ripe, but also very rich and deep...stunning textural complexity on the full body, the exotic fruit-cocktail aromas and the vanilla oak lit up by live-wire acidity...finish that’s full of energy.

89-91The Wine Advocate

...notes of pear, honeycomb, white flowers and struck match...medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, its ripe core of fruit girdled by lively acids, concluding with a saline finish.

89-91Vinous / IWC

...palate is rounded and honeyed on the entry, offering notes of dried honey, peach skin, nectarine and a dab of spice.

16.5Jancis Robinson

Nervy and lively with great appeal and a green-fruit juicy note... Really racy.

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 Beaune, Meursault, Les Charmes

Les Charmes, at 78 acres, is Meursault’s largest Premier Cru vineyard. Like its neighboring Premier Crus, Les Genevrieres and Les Perrieres, is is south of the commune of Meursault and very close to Puligny-Montrachet. Since Meursault lacks a Grand Cru, Meursault’s reputation for excellence is based on the Premier Crus, particularly the whites. Les Charmes abuts Puligny-Montrachet. Burgundy writer Clive Coates writes that “there is an attractive, soft flowery character to a Charmes: peach blossom, delicately nutty, gently honeyed.”

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, 1er (Premier) Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.