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2006 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares

Signs of past seepage

Removed from a subterranean wine cellar

Light capsule condition issue; light signs of past seepage

Removed from a subterranean wine cellar

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RATINGS

94Burghound.com

...rich, full, sweet and powerful broad-shouldered flavors that possess plenty of mid-palate sap that completely buffers the buried tannins on the long, muscular and palate staining finish.

93+ The Wine Advocate

...site-typically savage intensity of almost liqueur-like red and black raspberry; pungent herbal concentrates; and smoldering punk-like pungency...powers its way across a firm, bright palate and penetrates to a long, vibratory finish.

93Stephen Tanzer

Imploded but vibrant nose hints at raspberry, crushed stone and smoky minerality. Precise and perfumed in the mouth but showing little in the way of easy sweetness, in spite of its silky, seamless texture.

91.9CellarTracker

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.