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Louis Jadot - Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain 2016

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Bettane & Desseauve

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90/100

Robert Parker

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88/100

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pinot noir
racy

"Beautiful, racy nose, full body for the year, character very close to an ideal nuits-saint-georges , remarkable value for money. " (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve) Draped in a beautiful, deep, limpid ruby-red color, Le Vaucrain reveals a nose composed of aromas of small red and black fruits, with subtle, delicate notes of licorice. It's a silky, structured wine, with elegant tannins denoting a fine expression of terroir.

Features

Estate

Louis Jadot

Cuvée

Le Vaucrain

Vintage

2016

Designation

Côtes de Nuits-Villages

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

On the best terroirs of Comblanchien, against the famous 1er Cru of Nuits Saint Georges, the Clos de la Maréchale

Viticulture

Sustainable cultivation with no synthetic additives. Work is carried out by tractor or horse for the least accessible vines. No deep ploughing, but surface work to preserve soil structure.

Harvest

Manual in small cases

Winemaking

The grapes are macerated in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks. The vats are pumped over twice a day during fermentation.

Breeding

18 months in cooperage barrels, about a third of which are new

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep, clear ruby red colour

Nose

Aromas of red and black berries, as well as liquorice

Mouth

Silky, structured with elegant tannins

Serve

AT 16-17°C

Drink before

2027

Guard

5-10 years

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Accompanies grilled red tuna, beef tataki, terrines (rabbit, pork, etc.), moussaka, veal liver, fondue bourguignonne, steak tartare, roast veal, veal chop, duck breast salad, baked guinea fowl, hard cheeses.

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the wine:

Beautiful racy nose, full body for the year, character very close to an ideal nuits-saint-georges, remarkable value for money.

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Tasted in bottle, the 2016 Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain (Domaine Louis Jadot) shows very well, opening in the glass with a classic bouquet of earthy cassis, wild plum and licorice. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a deep core of ripe but vibrant fruit, succulent acids and excellent concentration, framed by fine but chalky tannins that are typical of Comblanchien. This parcel adjoins Mugnier's Clos de la Maréchale, which is classified as a premier cru of Nuits-Saint-Georges, and its superior location surely explains why it plays so well above its class.

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

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.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100

About the wine:

Made from vines grown in the village of Comblanchien, also known for its stone quarries, this wine has a juicy, succulent character that expresses both richness and freshness. Red cherries and a light texture are the hallmarks of a wine that will develop quickly. Drink from 2022.

James Suckling

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