Maison Louis Jadot PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER – 2019

This too is quite intricately layered if markedly more restrained as it mixes notes of floral and citrus with those of spice, pear and mineral reduction, all of which is trimmed in soft oak nuances. There is outstanding volume to the intensely mineral-driven broad-shouldered flavors that are also imposing but noticeably more refined on the youthfully austere, overtly powerful and gorgeously long finish. I very much like the interplay of fruit, acid and dry extract and this beauty of a Demoiselles should be capable of amply rewarding longer-term cellaring. 2034+

The king of the cellar this year is the 2019 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Les Demoiselles (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot), a superb effort that unwinds in the glass with inviting aromas of citrus oil, white flowers, fresh bread, crisp orchard fruit, toasted almonds and honeycomb. Full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's satiny and structured, with a ripe but chiseled profile that exemplifies the vintage at its best.

Hints of wood toast and petrol add breadth to the ripe, elegant and admirably pure notes of citrus confit, jasmine tea, acacia, lavender and assorted white orchard fruit. Here is excellent richness to the full-bodied and opulent but focused big bodied and imposingly powerful flavors that also possess plenty of dry extract while exhibiting huge length to the compact, serious and built-to-age finale. While note always the case, in 2019 the Montrachet is more understated than the Demoiselles.

Aromas of buttered toast, honeyed peaches, white flowers and mint introduce the 2019 Montrachet Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot), a full-bodied, layered and enveloping wine that's satiny and sumptuous, with lively acids and fine depth at the core. While I'd give the nod to the tunning Demoiselles as Jadot's best white wine this year, this Montrachet—purchased from the Chassagne-Montrachet side, from the house's usual source—is undeniably promising.

(from En la Richard). Subtle wood influence surrounds the beautifully layered and mildly exotic nose of passion fruit, dried apricot and fennel whiffs. The caressing and rich but intense and tautly muscular flavors are blessed with an abundance of sappy dry extract that buffers the very firm acid spine shaping the impressively lingering finale. Excellent. 2031+

The 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folati res (Domaine des H ritiers Jadot), which derives from lieu-dit En la Richarde, exhibits aromas of pear, orange oil, white flowers and toasted bread. Medium to full-bodied, layered and multidimensional, it's satiny and complete, with lively acids and a bright, mineral finish. This is very promising.

(100% from the Chambolle side that combines about one-third terres rouges and the remainder from terres blanches). Liqueur-like aromas of plum, kirsch, rose petal and violet are trimmed by notes of oak and menthol. There is decidedly more volume, if decidedly less refinement, to the big-bodied and markedly powerful flavors that possess an abundance of sappy dry extract that imparts a lovely texture to the intensely structured, muscular and impressively persistent finale. This is a buy and forget you own it wine for at least 10 years and a wine that should amply repay 20+ years. 2039+

Deep and elegantly muscular, the 2019 Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is a layered, fleshy but tightly wound wine evocative or orange rind, rose petals, sweet berry fruit and raw cocoa. Full-bodied and concentrated, with a long, mineral finish, it will reward bottle age.

Interestingly, this is aromatically quite similar to the Chapelle though as is usually the case, it’s even spicier. The exceptionally rich big-bodied flavors possess outstanding mid-palate volume and concentration thanks to the abundant dry extract that coats the palate and does a fine job of buffering the very dense but fine-grained tannins on the powerful and strikingly long finish. This is a knockout but be prepared to be patient if you wish to experience this potential gem at its peak. 2039+

 The 2019 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is extremely promising, unfurling in the glass with aromas of rich, plummy fruit mingled with orange rind, exotic spices, raw cocoa and espresso roast. Full-bodied, layered and velvety, it's muscular and concentrated, with lively acids and a long, penetrating finish.

This is aromatically cooler and more restrained with a touch of herbal tea adding breadth to the crushed wild red berry, spice, leather and sauvage hints. There is again excellent volume and overt power to the broad-shouldered and tautly muscular flavors that exude plenty of minerality on the superbly long finish. This doesn’t have quite the same depth as the Clos de B ze but there is ample time for that to change. 2039+

The 2019 Chambertin Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot) is showing nicely, opening in the glass with notes of sweet berries, spices, loamy soil, licorice and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with fine tannins and good length on the finish, it should turn out well. 91-93 points

(from En Gémeaux: these are the oldest vines in the Jadot portfolio of owned vineyards) Moderate amounts of wood and menthol surround the nicely spiced aromas of red and dark raspberry that flavors that terminate in a very compact, powerful, and beautifully long finish. This is already wonderfully complex, but structurally it’s a complete block today so plenty of patience advised. 2036+

One of the highlights of the range, the 2019 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) mingles aromas of sweet red berries with hints of raw cocoa, spices, licorice, loamy soil and truffles. Medium to full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it's velvety and concentrated, with considerable depth and mid-palate amplitude despite its elegant, seamless profile.

(from Les Rouges du Bas thatis worked by horse because it is so steep; occasionally other Ech zeaux is added from purchases but in 2019 thisis a Domaine wine). A much spicier if less earthy nose is more deeply pitched with its aromas of poached plum, exotic tea, black cherry and a whiff of sandalwood. The round, supply and surprisingly forward mid-palate of the medium-bodied flavors contrasts immediately with the very firm, markedly powerful and moderately austere finish. This too is excellent and while it’s not a refined Echezeaux (examples from les Rouges du Bas rarely are), it is not only imposing but offers fine development potential as well. 2036+

The 2019 Echezeaux Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is very promising, exhibiting incipiently complex aromas of raspberries, cassis, candied peel, burning embers and potpourri, followed by a medium to full-bodied, charming and vibrant palate that's broad and enveloping, with
lively acids and fine, powdery structuring tannins.

In contrast to the usual brooding nose this wine displays, it’s surprisingly expressive, indeed even perfumed with its array of essence of red berries, earth and pretty floral suggestions. There is a lovely texture to the otherwise concentrated and powerful full-bodied flavors that also coat the palate with sappy dry extract that also helps partially buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the austere, grippy and compact finale. This is clearly going to require time. 2036+

Muscular and powerful, the 2019 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) opens in the glass with aromas of cherries, sweet berry fruit, raw cocoa, spices, rose petals and licorice. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with rich structuring tannins and lively acids, this is built for the long haul.

This is actually quite aromatically similar to the Corton-greves though with a bit more elegance. The elegance continues onto the sleekly muscular middle weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the moderately austere finale that offers both very fine depth and length. This also possesses excellent development potential and is a wine that’s going to need at least a decade first. 2036+

The 2019 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru (Domaine des H ritiers Jadot) is excellent, unwinding in the glass with notes of cherries, plums, orange rind, dark chocolate, sweet spices and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with broad shoulders and rich, powdery structuring tannins. As usual, this is a fine proposition for the medium- to long-haul.

Abundant menthol and wood nuances are present on the ripe aromas of black raspberry and sauvage scents. The dense, plus and less powerful flavors also exude evident minerality on the austere, focused and balanced finish that isn’t quite as complex. Note that this classic Corton is also quite compact and in need of extended cellaring. 2036+

Mingling aromas of sweet berry fruit and plums with hints of raw cocoa, warm spices and orange rind, the 2019 Corton Gr ves Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) is medium to full-bodied, rich and chalky, with fine concentration and a youthfully tightly wound profile. This is promising, but it will require a bit of patience.

This is aromatically similar to the Baudes except it’s spicier still. The plump and rounded medium-bodied flavors also possess excellent volume, concentrated and focused power that culminate in a more mineral-driven, moderately austere and impressively lengthy finale. This is a big Fuées as it’s rare for it to be even more structured than the Baudes. Patience strongly advised. 2034+

The 2019 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Fuées (Domaine Louis Jadot) reveals scents of berry fruit, spiced plums, sweet soil tones, licorice and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, it's lively and vibrant, with refined tannins and fine length on the finish.

Slightly more subtle, though still moderately prominent, wood sets off the very spicy, cool and elegant aromas that consist mostly of red and dark currant and iron-inflected earth. There is very good volume and verve suffusing the refined and classy middle weight flavors that brim with minerality and dry extract where the latter helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the compact, powerful and strikingly long finale. This excellent effort will likely need a minimum of 10 years before it can be reasonably approached and should reward up to 20 years of keeping. 2036+

The 2019 Gevrey- Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques (Domaine Louis Jadot) is very promising, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, warm spices, candied peel, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with serious concentration and rich reserves of ripe, powdery tannin, it concludes with a bright, precise finish.

This too is quite aromatically cool and even more elegant with its spicier array of red currant and discreet newly turned earth scents. The understated and equally refined medium weight flavors don’t possess the same power, yet the most delicate mouthfeel is highly appealing, all wrapped in a youthfully austere and markedly stony finale. Like the Feusselottes, this is textbook ESJ.. 2031+

Opening in the glass with scents of cherries, cassis and blackberries complemented by hints of forest floor and raw cocoa, the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Estournelles Saint-Jacques (Domaine Louis Jadot) is medium-bodied, bright and fine-boned, underpinned by lively acids and displaying a delicate, elegant profile. This is shaping up very nicely.

(from Petits Cazetiers) Here too the wood treatment is no longer subtle though it stops short of dominating the pungently earthy humus-inflected mix of red and dark wild berries. There is outstanding volume to the delicious and plump but powerful large-scaled flavors that terminate in a mouthcoating, balanced and built-to-age finale. This possesses excellent development potential though it’s not so structured that it couldn’t be approached after 7 to 10 years even though it should easily reward 15+. 2034+

Rich and dramatic, the sample I tasted of the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers (Domaine Louis Jadot) was a little marked by its  levage, a liberal application of toasty new oak mingling with its bouquet of sweet berry fruit. Medium to fullbodied, fleshy and nicely balanced, I suspect it wasn't showing its best when I encountered it.

(from both the lower and upper portions). Here too the nose is exuberantly spice and quintessential Vosne in character with its slightly more elegant nose of red and dark currant, clove, soy and star anise nuances. The supple and relatively forward medium-bodied flavors possess a caressing, even seductive, texture that also firms up as it sits on the mouthcoating , youthfully austere and sneaky long finale. At least some patience is advised. 2031+

Aromas of cherries, ripe berries, plum preserve and spices preface the 2019 Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Suchots (Maison Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy wine with a generous core of fruit, ripe tannins and succulent acids.