Louis Jadot - Volnay En l'Ormeau 1er Cru 2014
Burgundy
Red
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91-93+/100
Robert Parker
"The Volnay 1er Cru en l'Ormeau 2014 has a slight flavor advantage on the nose: bright red fruits, a hint of dried meat even iron notes. The palate is supple on entry with a lovely roundness, fine tannins (perhaps finer than the Santenots) and a very cohesive, convincing, fresh sorbet finish. What a magnificent Volnay! Highly recommended." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Neal Martin)
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
1er Cru En l'Ormeau
Vintage
2014
Designation
Volnay 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
The soil is rather thick and composed of clay, in the same vein as that of the famous Premier Cru Bousse d'Or.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual in small cases
Winemaking
Sorting then destemming, maceration in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks, punching of the cap twice a day during fermentation.
Breeding
about 18 months in barrels from our cooperage, about a third of which are new
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, intense color
Nose
Fruity, with notes of vanilla, black berries and violet
Mouth
Round, silky and fruity, with lovely tannins and a long finish.
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Guard
15-20 years
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with grilled meats or poultry when young; cheeses such as Brie, Charouce or Reblochon after aging.
Louis Jadot
Volnay
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 wine (2015 guide) 91-93/100 (Vin Formidable)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The Volnay 1er Cru en l'Ormeau 2014 has a slight flavor advantage on the nose: bright red fruits, a hint of dried meat and even iron notes. The palate is supple on entry with lovely roundness, fine tannins (perhaps finer than the Santenots) and a very cohesive, convincing, fresh sorbet finish. What a magnificent Volnay! Highly recommended.
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
3/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE-THOMAS G. Published on 05/10/2020
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Note and review by M. ANTONIO F. Published on 29/01/2020
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