Louis Jadot - Corton Pougets Grand Cru 2014
Burgundy
Red
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Drink or Keep
95/100
James Suckling
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96/100
Wine Enthusiast
"The clarity of the color is very appealing in this wine with plum, citrus and orange peel character. Full body that sneaks up on you with a stony, tannic character. Needs time to soften a little. Excellent aging potential." (James Suckling 2017). A great wine. Delivery in wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
Pougets Grand Cru
Vintage
2014
Designation
Corton Grand Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot noir
Terroirs
Brown limestone soil with scree slopes, mainly marl-limestone subsoil. The "Pougets" vineyard is located in an original spot on the Corton rognon, where the Corton Charlemagne grape originated.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Sorting, destemming, maceration for 3 to 4 weeks in open wooden or stainless steel vats, punching of the cap twice a day during fermentation.
Breeding
In oak barrels for about 18 months, one third new
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep color
Nose
Exceptional aromatic intensity, with concentrated scents of red fruit (cherry, blackberry), coffee and liquorice.
Mouth
Full-bodied and fleshy, with well-defined tannins and balanced acidity. This wine offers body and structure with a long finish.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2040+
Guard
5 to 30 years
Food and wine pairing
This wine will enhance red meats and roasted game (pheasant, quail) and other hunting dishes, as well as cheeses (Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin, etc.).
Louis Jadot
Corton
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.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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 good production levels, 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 mark 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.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated wine (2017 guide) 96/100
About the wine:
This wine from vineyards on the hillside of Corton is dense and dark, with great power and concentration. Its rich black fruit is combined with intense, juicy acidity, ensuring optimal slow development over many years. Drink from 2025.
James Suckling
Rated wine (2017 guide) 95/100
Recommended area
About the wine:
The clarity of the color is very attractive in this wine with its plum, citrus and orange peel character. A full body that sneaks up on you with a stony, tannic character. Needs time to soften a little. Excellent aging potential. Try again in 2021.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ALEXIS P. Published on 01/01/2022
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