Louis Jadot - Mercurey 1er cru Grand Clos Fortoul 2021
Burgundy
Red
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"Structure and generosity
Very fruity on the nose, this Mercurey 1er cru Grand Clos Fourtoul is supple and generous on the palate, fruity and elegant, with a fine structure. Pleasure and seduction await you during your tasting...
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
1er cru Grand Clos Fortoul
Vintage
2021
Designation
Mercurey 1er cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
The vineyards surrounding the village of Mercurey face South and East/North-East, and the soil is somewhat similar to that of the Côte de Beaune. "Fortoul" is one of the most sought-after Premiers Crus.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Careful sorting and destemming, maceration in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks, twice-daily punching of the cap during fermentation.
Breeding
Approximately 18 months in oak barrels (1/3 new)
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Beautiful ruby color
Nose
Very fruity
Mouth
Supple and generous, fruity and elegant, with a fine structure, pleasure and seduction are guaranteed...
Serve
AT 14-16°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with grilled red meats, rabbit with olives, small game birds such as partridge or thrush...
Louis Jadot
Mercurey
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 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.
James Suckling
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Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. FRANCIS R. Published on 03/03/2024
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