Louis Jadot 2022 Domaine Heritiers, Corton-Pougets Grand Cru

95 Points!
Maison Louis Jadot
Les Pougets Grand Cru Vineyard
"always one of the highlights of the range"
Extremely Limited!
 

Founded in 1859, Maison Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy’s most esteemed wine producers, known for its commitment to tradition, terroir-driven winemaking, and uncompromising quality. Over the decades, the estate has expanded its holdings to include some of the region’s most prestigious vineyards, spanning the Côte d’Or, Chablis, and Beaujolais. Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot represents the original estate of the Jadot family, encompassing exceptional Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards.

The Grand Cru vineyard of Les Pougets is directly adjacent to Le Charlemagne climat, on the upper and mid-slope. It is among the five vineyards of the commune in which the variegated soils, alternating between chalk and iron-rich marl, produce both Corton Pougets and Corton Charlemagne.

Winemaker's Notes

Destemmed grapes ferment in vats during 3 to 4 weeks. Aging takes place in oak barrels produced by their cooperage Cadus for 18 months.

This powerfully structured, rich-fruited wine offers deep, layered berry and oak aromas and flavors, and a persistent finish. It should be held for 5 years in bottle before being opened, and will develop for 15 to 20 years in the cellar.

Expert Ratings

Decanter scored this 95 points saying, "The 2022 version of Jadot's Corton Pougets boasts a charismatic ripe plum and fig aroma with notes of earth and fresh flowers. The texture is silky and refined; the fruit ripens well in this south-facing site next to Le Charlemagne. The Jadot plot is planted to white wine at the top in the thin, rocky soils and Pinot in the siltier soils below. The grapes are destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in cask (one-third new); the delicious result demonstrates that both reds and whites are equally at home in this terroir."

Vinous scored a barrel sample 93-95 points saying, "The 2022 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru has a tightly wound bouquet with dark plum, raspberry coulis, incense and light sous-bois scents. It takes quite a few swirls of the glass to get the aromas going. The palate is medium-bodied with a structured, assertive opening. The tannins are slightly chalky, lending this Corton-Pougets edginess/nerve. Fine mineralité towards the finish yet tightly wound and almost curmudgeonly in its nascent state, this Grand Cru will demand long-term aging."

Wine Spectator gave a barrel sample 92-94 points saying, "Exhibiting aromas of sweet red berries and cherries mingled with rose petals, orange zest, spices and smoke, the 2022 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot) is medium to full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with a deep core of lively fruit, refined tannins and a long, resonant finish. This is always one of the highlights of the range, and this year's rendition is no exception."

Jasper Morris rated a barrel sample 91-94 points saying, "Not too deep in colour but with an appealing, almost savoury nose. Plenty of body here, with some dark cherry. The savoury aspect continues on the palate, some tannins, not the fullest bodied but with pedigree. I have such fond memories of this vineyard across the decades."

Food Pairing

Best served with roasted salmon, roasted chicken, grilled red meat : beef, lamb chops, osso bucco, stew, ragout, bœuf bourguignon, duck, partridge, quail, deer, young wild boar, teppanyaki beef, mashed potatoes with salted butter, Cîteaux, Mont d’Or.