Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embazées 2018

Maison Louis Jadot

Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Embazées
2018

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Subregion
Côte de Beaune
Appellation
Chassagne-Montrachet
Classification
1er cru
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

It was with the acquisition of Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the history of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. It took Louis Henry Denis Jadot thirty years to found the House in 1859, and to establish the values ​​of this family business. By developing the wine trade in the markets of northern Europe, he was already contributing to the reputation of Burgundy wines at the time. Several generations succeeded each other at the head of the family business, but his signature on the...

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Product notes

The soil is predominantly clay-limestone located near the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Baudines Premier Cru.

Production notes

Aging lasts about 15 months on fine lees before preparation for bottling.

Tasting notes

Subtle and delicate wine with a predominance of citrus touches and acacia honey. It has a long, pleasant mineral finish. Pairings with sweetbreads and scallops with cream.

Press reviews

Vinous

91-93

Neal Martin, November 2019 (Vintage 2018)

The 2018 Chassagne-Montrachet Embazées 1er Cru has an attractive bouquet with flecks of white chocolate and almond complementing the citrus fruit on the nose and a discreet icing sugar scent in the background. The palate is very well balanced, with a fine bead of acidity cutting through the intense orange zest and passion fruit notes. There is a palpable and enticing sense of harmony to this Chassagne, and a slight nuttiness develops on the finish. Excellent.

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