Louis Jadot - Duc de Magenta Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle (Monopole) 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

The Gagey family became involved in this veritable piece of Burgundian historical heritage upon the death of Louis-Auguste Jadot. With no heir, the estate was entrusted in 1962 to André Gagey, who remained its manager until 1991, when he handed over the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, who now oversees the 225 hectares of vineyards. Since 2011, Frédéric Barnier has been in charge of winemaking, perfectly succeeding Jacques Lardière and further improving the consistency and homogeneity of all the wines. The whites are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged on lees with periodic stirring for 12 to 20 months. The red wines are vinified destemmed, uncrushed, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a vatting period of 25 to 27 days before beginning their 12 to 22 months of aging in barrels, a third of which are new.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About wine:

The Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle (Duc de Magenta) 2019 is another success, offering aromas of crisp stone fruit, orange oil, buttered toast, struck flint, and iodine. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, deep and complete, this is a silky, layered and textured wine with lively acidity and a long, expansive finish.

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

About the estate:

This prestigious wine merchant is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is very involved in Burgundy. The company has an extensive range and a beautiful collection of terroirs, including the main Burgundy appellations. Frédéric Barnier, who has been in charge of winemaking since 2012, is gradually making his mark by refining the wines. Consistency is one of this house's strengths. While the whites show beautiful balance, the reds are strict and severe, with woodiness dominating the fruit and even acetate notes, which this year detract from the enjoyment of certain vintages. Let's hope this is temporary, as the star is under threat.

Jancis Robinson

James Suckling

About wine:

A very refined Chassagne-Montrachet. Less extravagant aromatically than most 2019 white Burgundies, it opens slowly as it breathes in the glass. Lots of nuances of white fruit and jasmine. Ripe and rich, but very elegant, with a smooth and supple texture that glides across your palate. Drink now or cellar.