Maison Louis Jadot
Mâcon-Villages Grange Magnien
2018
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
In the Maconnais, at the southern point of Burgundy, La Grange Magnien is located near Viré and Lugny, two of the most famous villages in this region, overlooking the Saône. The Maconnais mountains have limestone soils and white wines constitute 85% of the region's production.
Production notes
The harvest is manual in small crates to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The grapes are then gently pressed and fermented in barrels. Aging lasts 15 months on fine lees before preparation for bottling.
Tasting notes
Deep yellow-green color. Pleasantly fresh, the nose has aromas of honey, white flowers and ripe apple. Nice balance on the palate, with the roundness of Mâconnais Chardonnay and the fresh, mineral finish. Successful pairing with grilled walleye, veal blanquette, crispy goat cheese in phillo, courgette flower fritters.