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2020 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

...strong menthol note on the nose, with aniseed coming through... The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe tannins, more opulent than its peers, exotic and "sunny" with a spicy Piedmont-kissed finish.

94Wine Spectator

...solidly structured yet fluid red marked by concentrated flavors of cherry, black currant, tobacco, earth and mineral. Shows fine balance and vibrant acidity, keeping the flavors defined and ushering them through the long, resonant finish.

93-95The Wine Advocate

...full-bodied, concentrated and vibrant wine evocative of red berries, pomegranate, sweet spices and rose petals.

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, Gevrey Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin

Chapelle-Chambertin is a 13.5-acre Grand Cru vineyard just north of Griotte-Chambertin in the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. Its name comes from the chapel of Notre Dame de Beze, a chapel built in 1155 by the monks of Abbey de Beze and demolished several centuries later during the French Revolution. There is not much slope in this vineyard, nor much soil. Louis Jadot and Claude Dugat have small parcels here, though the largest landholders are Pierre Damoy, 5 acres; Ponsot 1.7 acres; and Jean and Jean-Louis Trapet, 1.5 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

2020 Louis Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin