Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru 2019

Description

Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru is one of the most famous appellations of the northern part of the Côte de Beaune. The appellation is shared by the two villages of Aloxe-Corton and Pernand-Vergelesses. The village of Aloxe-Corton has the rare ability of having over half of its area covered by Grand Cru vineyards. The exposure ranges from east to south and southwest.

Maison Louis Jadot is one of the largest and most famous wine producers and negociants in the Burgundy wine-growing region. The origins of the company date back to 1859 when the business was founded by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. Over time the company has acquired plots of vines is some of the most prestigious vineyards in the region including Beaune Clos des Ursules, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, and many more. Louis Jadot owns or directly controls 120 ha in the Côte d’Or, including over 90 individual vineyard sites, 84ha in the Beaujolais Crus and 18ha in the Mâconnais primarily in Pouilly Fuissé (they own the fantastic Domaine Ferret). Today the business is headed by Pierre-Henry Gagey, son of André Gagey, who was entrusted with the management of Louis Jadot in 1962 by Madame Jadot following the tragic death of her son. Pierre Henry is a passionate believer in terroir, allowing the wines to present the very essence of Burgundy. Louis Jadot wines from vineyards owned by the Gagey family are labelled as Domaine Gagey.

This vineyard is one of the oldest owned by Louis Jadot who have owned it since the 19th century. It is located in the very heart of the appellation (next to the Corton Pougets vineyards ). This vineyard is ideally South oriented. The Chardonnay grapes for the Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru are harvested by hand and then vinified in the traditional Burgundian way. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels after which the wine is aged in barrel for 15 months.