Louis Jadot - Beaune 1er Cru Célébration 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

The Gagey family became involved in this veritable piece of Burgundian historical heritage upon the death of Louis-Auguste Jadot. With no heir, the estate was entrusted in 1962 to André Gagey, who remained its manager until 1991, when he handed over the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, who now oversees the 225 hectares of vineyards. Since 2011, Frédéric Barnier has been in charge of winemaking, perfectly succeeding Jacques Lardière and further improving the consistency and homogeneity of all the wines. The whites are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged on lees with periodic stirring for 12 to 20 months. The red wines are vinified destemmed, uncrushed, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a vatting period of 25 to 27 days before beginning their 12 to 22 months of aging in barrels, a third of which are new.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

The Beaune 1er Cru Célébration 2018 (Maison Louis Jadot) opens with aromas of sweet berries, cherries, and plums, framed by a skillful use of toasted new oak. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a pulpy fruit core structured around rich tannins and succulent acidity. This is a powerful and generous wine that should evolve nicely in the cellar. As usual, it is a blend of more than a dozen Beaune premier crus.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

This prestigious wine merchant is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is very involved in Burgundy. The company has an extensive range and a beautiful collection of terroirs, including the main Burgundy appellations. Frédéric Barnier, who has been in charge of winemaking since 2012, is gradually making his mark by refining the wines. Consistency is one of this house's strengths. While the whites show beautiful balance, the reds are strict and severe, with woodiness dominating the fruit and even acetate notes, which this year detract from the enjoyment of certain vintages. Let's hope this is temporary, as the star is under threat.

Wine Spectator

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About wine:

The Beaune 1er Cru Célébration 2018 offers crisp red fruit on the nose, with crushed strawberries mingling with raspberry jam and cranberry. In the background, there are subtle notes of vanilla. All of this is disarmingly seductive (even more so the next day). The palate is medium-bodied, with a very smooth and silky texture. On the palate, there are aromas of tart red cherries and crushed strawberries, with modest depth and a cashmere-like texture. [...]

James Suckling