Louis Jadot - Famille Gagey Volnay 1er Cru Robardelle 2016
Burgundy
Red
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"Amplitude and powerful tannins
This Volnay 1er cru Robardelle has a light carmine hue with orange edges. The nose reveals earthy, spicy notes, as well as hints of leather and undergrowth. Full-bodied on the palate, with aromas of blackcurrant, roundness and powerful, well-presented tannins. Despite the evolution of the nose, this wine is fresh and well-established, with good aromatic persistence.
Features
Estate
Louis Jadot
Cuvée
1er cru Robardelle
Vintage
2016
Designation
Volnay 1er cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
A small "Robardelle" climate located below the hillside on the southern edge of the Volnay finage, where the soils are richer in clay.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Careful sorting and de-stemming, 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
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Light carmine with orange edges
Nose
Some earthy and spicy notes, hints of leather and undergrowth
Mouth
Ample, aromas of blackcurrant, nice roundness, powerful, well-presented tannins, fresh despite the evolution of the nose and well in place, nice aromatic persistence.
Serve
AT 16-17°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with veal chop with cream and morels, game, mature cheeses...
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
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
5/5
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Note and review by M. MATTHIEU D. Published on 15/02/2024
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