Louis Jadot - Famille Gagey Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras 2014
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
93/100
James Suckling
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91/100
Decanter
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91/100
Tim Atkin
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89-91/100
Robert Parker
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88-90/100
Vinous
"Guaranteed fun!
"Wonderfully fragrant with hints of strawberry and rose. Full body, silky soft tannins, creamy texture, notes of lemon zest, crushed berries and cherry. It will be better from 2020, but it's a pleasure to enjoy it now." (James Suckling 2017)
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
1er Cru Aux Cras
Vintage
2014
Designation
Beaune 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Climat "Aux Cras" facing south-east, at an altitude of 260m, on a fairly steep, shallow and very stony soil.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming, vinification in open vats for about 4 weeks, devatting, then oak barrels.
Breeding
18 months in barrel
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Notes of strawberry, cherry, raspberry, rose
Mouth
Full and rich, silky soft tannins, creamy and concentrated texture, nice structure, notes of lemon zest, crushed berries and cherry.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Salmon or roast chicken, beef bourguignon, all kinds of game (civet, duck, quail, partridge, venison, wild boar), mashed potatoes with salted butter, Citeaux, Mont d'Or...
Louis Jadot
Beaune
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
The Gagey family's involvement with this historic Burgundy landmark came with the death of Louis-Auguste Jadot. With no heir, the estate was entrusted in 1962 to André Gagey, who remained steward until 1991, when he handed over the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, now at the helm of the 225-hectare vineyard. Since 2011, Frédéric Barnier, who took over from Jacques Lardière, has been in charge of vinification, further improving the consistency and homogeneity of all batches. White wines are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged on lees with periodic stirring of the lees for 12 to 20 months. The red wines are vinified de-stemmed, unpressed, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a 25 to 27-day cuvaison before maturing for 12 to 22 months in barrels, a third of which are new. The 2017s were born harmonious and balanced, with the reds more complete in Côte de Nuits and the whites on average even more attractive than the reds.
Decanter
Rated 91/100
About the wine:
Flamboyant nose of cherry, raspberry and flowers - splendid! Rich, suave, full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, with great tannic strength. Structured, bold, muscular and long.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Scored (2015 guide) 89-91/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Beaune 1Er Cru Aux Cras 2014 was slightly reduced on the nose when I tasted it at the estate. The fruit seemed dark and mysterious for the moment. The palate entry is very seductive and foreshadows a muscular, nervous Aux Cras that doesn't want to be stepped on. That said, you can already feel the harmony and concentration on the finish, as this wine begins to relax and lose its nascent temperament. Give it 3-4 years... or not.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the domain :
This prestigious trading house is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is deeply involved in Burgundy. The house boasts an extensive range of wines and a fine collection of terroirs, including the main Burgundy appellations. Frédéric Barnier, in charge of vinification since 2012, is gradually imposing his touch by purifying the wines. Consistency is one of the house's strong points. While the whites are well-balanced, the reds are strict and severe, with wood overpowering the fruit and even hints of acetate, which, this year, disturbed the reading of certain cuvées. Let's hope this is temporary, as the star is under threat.
Vinous A. Galloni
Rated wine (2016 guide) 88-90/100
About the wine:
(these vines are now 45 years old): Intense bright red. Fresh aromas of black cherry, licorice and stone, lifted by a note of violet. The palate is dense and rather rustic, showing attractive saline and spicy elements in the black cherry fruit. Nicely concentrated and structured. Finishes with powerful but essentially round tannins. A very good wine.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2017 guide) 93/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
Wonderfully fragrant with notes of strawberry and rose. Full body, silky soft tannins, creamy texture, notes of lemon zest, crushed berries and cherry. Best from 2020, but a pleasure to enjoy now.
Tim Atkin
Rated wine (2016 guide) 91/100
Customer reviews
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