Louis Jadot - Beaune 1er Cru Célébration 2018

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

The Gagey family's involvement with this historic Burgundy landmark came with the death of Louis-Auguste Jadot. With no heir, the estate was entrusted in 1962 to André Gagey, who remained steward until 1991, when he handed over the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, now at the helm of the 225-hectare vineyard. Since 2011, Frédéric Barnier, who took over from Jacques Lardière, has been in charge of vinification, further improving the consistency and homogeneity of all batches. White wines are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged on lees with periodic stirring of the lees for 12 to 20 months. Red wines are vinified de-stemmed, unpressed, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a 25 to 27-day cuvaison before maturing for 12 to 22 months in barrels, a third of which are new.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

The 2018 Beaune 1er Cru Célébration (Maison Louis Jadot) opens with aromas of sweet berries, cherries and plums, framed by a deft use of toasty new oak. It's medium- to full-bodied, deep and layered, with a pulpy core of fruit structured around rich tannins and succulent acidity. It's a powerful, generous wine that should evolve nicely in the cellar. As usual, this is a blend of more than a dozen Beaune Premier Crus.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

This prestigious trading house is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is deeply involved in Burgundy. The house boasts an extensive range of wines and a fine collection of terroirs, including the main Burgundy appellations. Frédéric Barnier, in charge of vinification since 2012, is gradually imposing his touch by purifying the wines. Consistency is one of the house's strong points. While the whites are well-balanced, the reds are strict and severe, with wood overpowering the fruit and even hints of acetate, which, this year, disturbed the reading of certain cuvées. Let's hope this is temporary, as the star is under threat.

Wine Spectator

Jancis Robinson

Vinous

About the wine:

Beaune 1er Cru Célébration 2018 offers crisp red fruits on the nose, crushed strawberries mingling with raspberry jam and cranberry. In the background, light notes of vanilla. Disarmingly seductive (even more so the next day). The palate is medium-bodied, with a very soft, silky texture. On the palate, there are aromas of tart red cherries and crushed strawberries, with modest depth and a cashmere texture. [...]

James Suckling