Louis Jadot - Puligny-Montrachet Folatières 1er Cru 2015
Burgundy
White
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91-93/100
Robert Parker
"Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières opens with seductive aromas of limestone and granite. The palate is crisp on the attack with vibrant acidity, well balanced by orange zest and a touch of tangy marmalade that adds complexity to the taut, precise finish. Excellent - one of Jadot's best whites in this vintage. " (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
1er Cru Folatières
Vintage
2015
Designation
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
in the extreme south-eastern part of the area known as "Les Folatières": stony soil, with very little topsoil and immediate rock, facing due east
Viticulture
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
partly manual
Winemaking
traditional and meticulous
Breeding
about 18 months in oak barrels
Alcohol content
13,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
fairly bright pale gold color
Nose
Its aromas are reminiscent of almond, honey, fern and mineral notes.
Mouth
intense and fine, with richness tempered by great elegance
Serve
at 12-14°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
will accompany great cuisine: shellfish, poached or creamed fish, fermented cheeses...
Louis Jadot
Puligny-Montrachet
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
Rated (2016 guide) 91-93/100 (Vin Formidable)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières opens with seductive aromas of limestone and granite. The palate is crisp on the attack with vibrant acidity, well balanced by orange zest and a touch of tangy marmalade that adds complexity to the taut, precise finish. Excellent - one of Jadot's best whites of this vintage.
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
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. HUGUES C. Published on 27/04/2021
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Note and review by M. SERGE A. Published on 15/11/2018
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