Notes: Robert Parker 92/100, Bettane & Desseauve 15/20, RVF 15/20
“From a newly acquired vineyard that has long been farmed organically, the 2011 Fleurie reveals deep, delicate aromas of plum and blackberry with piquant notes of spice, stone, iodine, and marrow. A deep, rich, and long-finishing wine, it stands out for its excellent drinkability. Expect this newcomer to deliver pleasure until at least 2018.” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker)
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Eye
beautiful purplish-red dress
Nose
with intense floral and red fruit aromas
Palate
Rich, delicate, and smooth, with a well-defined acidity that gives this wine a very pleasant, feminine character
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairings
à déguster sur des viandes blanches, une volaille rôtie, de l'agneau, une andouillette...<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
This is the first vintage of this cuvée; a highly concentrated wine that has aged well. It is rich and straightforward, but its dense palate makes it best suited for pairing with bold, flavorful dishes.
About the estate:
The estate, owned by Louis Jadot of Beaune but managed independently, has grown significantly since its acquisition in 1996. The vineyard spans 90 hectares, primarily planted with Moulin-à-Vent, a variety in which the estate is a leading specialist. It owns plots in the finest terroirs, such as Rochegrès, La Roche, Carquelins, and, more recently, La Rochelle. Cyril Chirouze continues the tradition of excellence established over fifteen years ago.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2013 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Made from a newly acquired vineyard that has long been farmed organically, the 2011 Fleurie reveals deep, delicate aromas of plum and blackberry with piquant notes of spice, stone, iodine, and marrow. A deep, rich wine with a long finish, it stands out for its excellent drinkability. Expect this newcomer to deliver pleasure until at least 2018.
About the estate:
Is the 2018 vintage the finest wine produced to date at Château des Jacques under Jadot’s leadership? That is certainly the question I asked myself while tasting these new releases, and Cyril Chirouze and his team deserve the warmest praise for what they have accomplished. When Jadot acquired this vast historic estate in 1996, the winemaking process was reimagined with a Burgundian focus, introducing destemming, long macerations, new oak, and extended aging. To my palate, the oak component of the wines was sometimes too pronounced, even with bottle aging; and that is why these 2018s stand out: they are quite simply the best-integrated wines I have tasted from Château des Jacques between 1996 and today. Deep, concentrated, and elegantly robust—after all, 2018 was a hot year—these are serious wines, built for the cellar, and I am truly very optimistic about their future. All the wines reviewed here come highly recommended.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
The Fleurie is very elegant, well-balanced, and has a beautiful structure.
About the estate:
Since its acquisition in 1996 by the Beaune-based Louis Jadot, the estate has fully embraced its identity, and “Les Jacques” has established itself as a benchmark for age-worthy Beaujolais, while continuing to draw on Burgundian winemaking methods. Following the era of Guillaume de Castelnau (director from 2000 to 2014), Pierre-Henri Gagey handed the reins over in 2016 to Cyril Chirouze, an agricultural engineer and oenologist who had worked as a winemaker there between 2007 and 2013. The single-vineyard cuvées require a minimum of five years of aging to fully express the identity of their terroir. It is clear that the transition to organic farming and the construction of the new winery have enabled the estate to reach a new milestone in defining its wines. We will be closely following this progress.
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