Louis Jadot - Chambertin Clos de Beze, Domaine Louis Jadot 2017
Price: $450.00
Sale Price: $395.00
| Producer | Louis Jadot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Sku | 792420 |
| Size | 750ml |
Domaine Jadot's vineyard holdings are vast, and winemaker Frédéric Barnier will have something fascinating to say about each parcel, but there's no doubt about it. The Clos de Bèze is one of the portfolio's greatest wines. From very old vines, the Bèze follows vintage and is, to say the least, impactful.
Le Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze together form the rectangular block of 28.3 hectares that is the jewel in Gevrey's crown. While Clos de Bèze may be called Chambertin (but not vice versa) this is a rarity. Still, they are such a pair that Jasper Morris describes them together in Inside Burgundy. With subtle differences in slope and levels and types of topsoil, Bèze ever-so-slightly distinguishes itself out of the gate as classy and more delicate with an exceptional perfume.
James Suckling: 96 Points
There’s a wild and exotic edge to the nose with red and violet flowers, blood oranges, pomegranate and an array of fine, bright red fruit, as well as a dusting of hard, brown spices and wild-forest notes. The palate is succulent, very juicy and intense and has an athletic tannin structure with powerful, long tannins that hold the finish well. Very old vines, planted in the 1920s.
Wine Advocate: 93-95 Points
One of the finest wines in the Jadot portfolio, the 2017 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) unfurls in the glass with aromas of sweet red berries, menthol, dark chocolate, blood orange and grilled meats. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, ample and layered, with superb depth and dimension, succulent acids and notable concentration, its tannins entirely cloaked in fruit. While this is a comparatively supple, giving rendition of this cuvée, it will nevertheless demand patience. (WK)
Vinous Media: 92-94 Points
The 2017 Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze Grand Cru has quite an intense bouquet of mainly red but some black fruit, the oak neatly enmeshed and hints of black truffle and tobacco emerging with aeration. This feels very composed. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity and good structure. There is a firm grip to this Clos-de-Bèze and it sports one of the most energetic finishes. Great potential. (NM)
Burghound: 91-94 Points
Once again there is a hint of forest floor to the fresh and intensely spicy, floral, wild dark berry aromas that are trimmed in moderate wood influence. There is fine richness and excellent power to the focused, caressing and energetic flavors that deliver an impressively long finish that is shaped by very firm but fine tannins. This will also need plenty of time to arrive at its apogee.
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