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James Suckling, February 2019 (Vintage 2017)A fresh and bright red with sliced oranges and dried strawberries, fine tannins and a savory finish.
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Santenay Clos de Malte
2017
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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In the south of the Côte de Beaune, Santenay extends its vineyard over 378 ha of which 124 produce Premiers Crus (11 climats). Clay-limestone soil with a more marked limestone resurgence in the upper part of the village, including the “Clos de Malte”. Located at the foot of Mont de Cène (Mountain of the “Three Crosses”), in a small valley, it is thus exposed and protected from the winds. This 7 hectare enclosure has been the property of Maison Jadot since 1993 (5.5 ha of Pinot Noir and 1.5 ha of Chardonnay).
The harvest is manual, carefully sorted by hand and then destemmed. The grapes are macerated in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks. The tanks are drawn twice a day. Aging lasts about 18 months in our cooperage's barrels, about a third of which are new.
Very colorful, fleshy and firm wine. Its bouquet develops aromas of red fruits (cherry, morello cherry) and spices. The palate is harmonious, the tannins nicely integrated. Pairings with red tuna, sweetbread and duck salad.
A fresh and bright red with sliced oranges and dried strawberries, fine tannins and a savory finish.
See detailed press reviewA mildly toasty nose consists of distinctly earth but bright red currant and raspberry scents. The sleek, round and plump flavors possess excellent punch on the rustic and delicious lightly mineral-inflected finale that is just a bit more tightly wound.
See detailed press reviewThe 2017 Santenay Clos de Malte (Domaine Gagey) displays aromas of sweet red berries, citrus rind and spices, followed by a medium-bodied, ample and velvety palate that's pure, succulent and nicely delineated.
See detailed press reviewCask sample. Very seductive already. Lovely fresh fruit in a well-composed frame of fine tannin and fresh acidity. Very winning.
See detailed press reviewThe 2020 Santenay Clos de Malte (Domaine Louis Jadot) offers up aromas of sweet red berries, cloves and vanilla pod, followed by a medium to full-bodied, fleshy palate framed by lively acids and powdery tannins. It's a fine effort.
See detailed press reviewA deft but not imperceptible dollop of wood can be found on the fresh and earthy red berry fruit aromas. There is good volume and punch to the delicious middleweight flavors that exude a refreshing salinity on the youthfully austere bitter pit fruit-inflected finish. This should be approachable young as well as be capable of repaying 4 to 8 years of keeping.
See detailed press reviewAromas of sweet red berries and petals introduce the 2021 Santenay Clos de Malte (Domaine Louis Jadot), a medium-bodied, supple and delicate red that will offer charming drinking on release.
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