Louis Jadot - Gevrey-Chambertin 2018 (1.5L)

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Gevrey-Chambertin wine is produced in the communes of Gevrey-Chambertin and Brochon in the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy. The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Gevrey-Chambertin may be used only for red wine with Pinot noir as the main grape variety. There are nine Grand Cru vineyards within the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambertin and eight others called Chambertin in combination with something else, such as Chapelle-Chambertin. While Gevrey-Chambertin also has several highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards, it has a particularly large amount of vineyards at the village level for a Côte de Nuits appellation. This is because the vineyards of the AOC stretch further to the east (beyond the N74 road) than in most neighbouring AOCs.

Louis Jadot Description

Founded in 1859, by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, he was the first of his family to arrive in Beaune from Belgium in 1794 and soon began purchasing Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy. With grape growing a part of his heritage, Louis Henry set about gaining experience first in the cellars, in the evaluation of wines, and then in the vineyards, in the study of viticulture. The house of Louis Jadot has grown through a long-term policy of acquisition or management of exceptional vineyard lands and currently owns 528 acres of vineyards, including nearly 280 acres of the Cote d’Or’s most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots. In Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, where the integrity of the producer is often more important than a renowned appellation or vineyard, Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most venerable, most trusted and revered wine houses.

Wine & Spirits: 93 Points

This village wine feels completely modern in its sleek black-cherry depths, rooted in earthy tannins that add dimension and detail to the fruit. Its persistence of flavor speaks to a grander appellation than it carries, as if a changing climate may be working in its favor.

Wine Spectator: 90 Points

Fine purity here to the cherry, raspberry and mineral flavors. Floral, earth and spice accents add detail while this remains balanced and long from start to finish. Best from 2023 through 2037.

Wine Advocate: 89 Points

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Village (Maison Louis Jadot) is performing nicely in bottle, offering up aromas of cherries, plums, orange rind and sweet soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and supple, with succulent acids and a fleshy core of fruit, its fine, powdery tannins gently assert themselves on the finish.