Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet - Les Referts - 1er Cru

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
90 points - The Wine Advocate
Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet - Les Referts - 1er Cru - 2020 - 75cl - Onshore Cellars

Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet - Les Referts - 1er Cru

94 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
93 points - The Wine Advocate
90 points - The Wine Advocate
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The last vintage for a site that's due for replanting, the 2020 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts (Domaine Louis Jadot) wafts from the glass with aromas of freshly baked bread, buttered popcorn, citrus zest and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, taut and concentrated, it's chiseled and mineral, with tangy acids and a chalky finish.
The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts is showing well, exhibiting aromas of fresh pear, waxy citrus rind, warm bread, and blanched almonds. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, ample, and fleshy, with impressive cut and a chalky finish. This is a fine effort that merits serious consideration.
The 2017 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts exhibits attractive aromas of ripe citrus fruit, fresh peach, orange blossom and chalky soil tones, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny, and succulent palate with good concentration and a penetrating finish. This is a comparatively open, suave rendition of Referts from Jadot, and it will show well out of the gates.
The 2016 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts, which comes under the Domaine, not Maison Jadot, has quite a potent bouquet with scents of honeysuckle, jasmine, citrus fruit, and apple blossom. I like the energy conveyed here—more than the La Garenne for example. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, quite rich and slightly honeyed in texture with subtle spice and lemongrass notes surfacing on the very slightly oxidative finish.
Type:
White
Country:
France
Region:
Burgundy
Appellation:
Puligny-Montrachet
Producer:
Louis Jadot
Grapes/Blend:
Chardonnay
Style:
Premier Cru
ABV:
13%

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Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot is a French wine producer based in the Burgundy region. Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, the winery has a long history of producing...

Louis Jadot is a French wine producer based in the Burgundy region. Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, the winery has a long history of producing high-quality wines. Today, it is one of the most prestigious wine producers in Burgundy and is known for its exceptional wines.

The winery produces a wide range of wines, including both red and white wines. Its flagship wine is the Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru, which is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Beaune region of Burgundy. This wine is known for its complex aromas and flavours, which include cherry, raspberry, and earthy notes.

Louis Jadot also produces a number of other red wines, including Gevrey-Chambertin, which is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Gevrey-Chambertin region of Burgundy. This wine is known for its intense aromas of blackberry and black cherry, as well as its firm tannins and long finish.

In addition to its red wines, Louis Jadot also produces a range of white wines. One of its most popular white wines is the Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé, which is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the Pouilly-Fuissé region of Burgundy. This wine is known for its rich and creamy texture, as well as its flavours of apple, pear, and vanilla.

Louis Jadot uses traditional winemaking techniques to produce its wines. The winery has its own cooperage, where it crafts its own barrels from French oak. The winery also uses a combination of stainless steel tanks and oak barrels to ferment and age its wines.

Louis Jadot's commitment to quality is reflected in its strict vineyard management practices. The winery only uses grapes from the best vineyards in Burgundy, and it carefully selects only the best grapes from each vineyard. The winery also employs sustainable farming practices to ensure the long-term health of its vineyards.

Overall, Louis Jadot is a world-renowned wine producer that is known for its exceptional wines and its commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for a rich and complex red wine or a creamy and flavourful white wine, Louis Jadot has something to offer.

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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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A picturesque village landscape with colorful vineyards in the foreground. The view includes a church steeple and houses surrounded by expansive fields under a clear sky, framed by leafy branches.

Puligny-Montrachet

Puligny-Montrachet is a small wine appellation located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The history of winemaking in this area dates back to the Roman...

Puligny-Montrachet is a small wine appellation located in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France. The history of winemaking in this area dates back to the Roman times, and the appellation has been producing some of the finest white wines in the world for centuries.

The style of production in Puligny-Montrachet is focused on producing high-quality, elegant white wines that are known for their complexity, depth, and finesse. The appellation is known for its Chardonnay grapes, which are grown on the slopes of the Côte de Beaune, where the soil is rich in limestone and clay.

The grapes grown in Puligny-Montrachet are carefully tended to by skilled winemakers who use traditional methods to produce wines that are true to the terroir of the region. The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted, and then gently pressed to extract the juice. The juice is then fermented in oak barrels, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation to soften the acidity and add complexity to the wine.

The typical wines from Puligny-Montrachet are elegant, complex, and full of character. They are known for their aromas of citrus, white flowers, and honey, and their flavors of ripe fruit, minerals, and oak. The wines are aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, which gives them a rich, creamy texture and a long, lingering finish.

The most famous wines from Puligny-Montrachet are the Grand Cru wines, which are produced from the best vineyards in the appellation. These wines are known for their exceptional quality and are highly sought after by wine collectors and connoisseurs around the world.

In conclusion, Puligny-Montrachet is a small but highly respected wine appellation that produces some of the finest white wines in the world. The appellation's focus on quality, traditional winemaking methods, and the unique terroir of the region make it a must-visit destination for wine lovers and enthusiasts.

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