Louis Jadot - Meursault - Les Chevalières

Louis Jadot - Meursault - Les Chevalieres - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Louis Jadot - Meursault - Les Chevalières

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12.5%
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8° - 10° C
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ShellfishCrabLobsterGoat CheeseChickenGreen Vegetables

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Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot is a Burgundy négociant house established in Beaune in 1859. The company operates from the Côte de Beaune and produces wines across multiple Burgundy appellations, from...

Louis Jadot is a Burgundy négociant house established in Beaune in 1859. The company operates from the Côte de Beaune and produces wines across multiple Burgundy appellations, from village-level bottlings to Grand Cru vineyards. As both a négociant and vineyard owner, Louis Jadot sources grapes from contracted growers while also maintaining their own estate vineyards throughout Burgundy.

The house follows traditional Burgundian winemaking practices, focusing primarily on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their wines span the full hierarchy of Burgundy appellations, from regional Bourgogne to prestigious Grand Cru sites. The Côte de Beaune, where they are based, is particularly known for producing some of Burgundy's finest white wines, especially from appellations like Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Chassagne-Montrachet, while also yielding elegant Pinot Noir from villages such as Volnay and Beaune.

Louis Jadot's current range includes wines from premier sites including Bâtard-Montrachet and Chapelle-Chambertin at the Grand Cru level, Premier Cru bottlings from appellations like Morey-Saint-Denis, and village wines from across the Côte d'Or. They also produce Chablis from the northern reaches of Burgundy and extend into Beaujolais, working with Gamay in addition to their core Burgundian varietals.

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Burgundy

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy...

The French Wine region of Burgundy (aka “Bourgogne”) may be small in size, but its influence is huge in the world of vino. The complexity of Burgundy can cast fear into the heart of even a seasoned wine pro, but fear not – the region need only be as complicated as you want it to be. Yes, it is home to some of the most expensive wines in the known universe, but there are also tasty and affordable wines.

Main grapes:

Pinot Noir originated in Burgundy and these vines cover 34% of the region, accounting for 29% of overall wine production. The red grape does extremely well in limestone and clay soil, which helps create their complexity. Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy range in colour from cherry to brick, are light in body, and typically have red fruit and spicy flavours. Gamay is a red grape also grown in Burgundy, but only makes up 10% of the vines.

Chardonnay is the primary grape for white wines in Burgundy, making up 48% of the vines and 68% of production. Chardonnay appreciates Burgundy’s marl soil, which gives it delicate floral, fruit, and mineral aromas and full-bodied flavours. Aligoté is the second white grape, accounting for 6% grown. {Read more about the ancient Aligoté grape in Burgundy.}

The region does produce a sparkling wine called Crémant de Bourgogne. It can be made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Aligoté, Gamay, Sacy, and Melon. Varieties include blanc, blanc de blancs, blanc de noirs, and rosé.

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Meursault

Meursault

Meursault is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune section of Burgundy, France, located between Volnay and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation covers approximately 400 hectares of vineyards on...

Meursault is a village appellation in the Côte de Beaune section of Burgundy, France, located between Volnay and Puligny-Montrachet. The appellation covers approximately 400 hectares of vineyards on the slopes and plateau above the village, with premier cru vineyards including Les Perrières, Les Genevrières, Les Charmes, and Les Gouttes d'Or among others.

The terroir consists primarily of limestone and marl soils with varying compositions across different vineyard sites. Chardonnay is the predominant grape variety, accounting for the vast majority of plantings, though small amounts of Pinot Noir are also grown. The continental climate features warm summers and cool winters, with the east and southeast-facing slopes providing optimal sun exposure. Traditional Burgundian winemaking methods are employed, typically involving fermentation and aging in oak barrels with varying degrees of new wood depending on the producer's style.

Meursault wines are characterized by their rich, full-bodied style with distinctive nutty and buttery qualities often accompanied by citrus and stone fruit flavors. The wines generally display more power and weight than neighboring appellations like Puligny-Montrachet, with a rounder mouthfeel and less mineral-driven character. Premier cru vineyards tend to produce wines with greater concentration and complexity, while village-level wines offer approachable expressions of the appellation's signature style with good aging potential of 5-10 years.

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