Louis Jadot - Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Wine Spectator
92/100
Vinous
"Tasted blind at the annual 'Burgfest' tasting in Beaune. Louis Jadot's 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a lively, full-bodied bouquet with hints of licorice. The medium-bodied palate features soft tannins and dense black fruit, with a structured finish that doesn’t quite deliver the complexity suggested by the initial aromas, but with aeration, it reveals subtle nuances and a delicate minerality. It’s a great success for winemaker Frédéric Barnier and his team. " (Wine Advocate 2015 - Neal Martin) Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Deep color
Nose
An exceptional aromatic intensity blending concentrated notes of red berries (cherries, blackberries), coffee, and licorice
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with pronounced tannins and well-balanced acidity. This wine offers body and structure with a lovely finish.
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink before
2040+
Guard
5 to 30 years old
Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs well with roasted red meats and game (pheasant, quail) and other game dishes, as well as cheeses (Epoisses, Brillat-Savarin, etc.)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Top-rated wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Silky, full-bodied, deep, rich, and aromatic.
About the estate:
The Gagey family’s involvement with this true gem of Burgundy’s historical heritage began 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 the reins to his son Pierre-Henry, who now oversees the 225 hectares of vineyards. Since 2011, winemaking has been overseen by Frédéric Barnier, who has seamlessly succeeded Jacques Lardière, further improving the consistency and uniformity of all vintages. The whites are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they undergo aging on the lees with periodic stirring for 12 to 20 months. The red wines are vinified with the stems removed but without crushing, without cold pre-fermentation, and undergo a vatting period of 25 to 27 days before beginning their aging for 12 to 22 months in barrels, one-third of which are new.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 93/100 (An outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Tasted blind at the annual "Burgfest" tasting in Beaune. Louis Jadot's 2012 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a lively bouquet with hints of licorice and good depth. The medium-bodied palate features soft tannins and dense black fruit, with a structured finish that doesn’t quite deliver the complexity suggested by the initial aromas, but with some aeration, it reveals subtle nuances and a delicate minerality. It is a great success for winemaker Frédéric Barnier and his team.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This prestigious wine merchant is run with great efficiency by Pierre-Henry Gagey, who is deeply involved in Burgundy. The company boasts an exceptionally extensive range and a superb collection of terroirs, encompassing the major Burgundian 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 display beautiful balance, the reds are austere and severe, with oak notes that dominate the fruit and even hints of acetate that, this year, make it difficult to assess certain vintages. Let’s hope this is temporary, as the company’s reputation is at stake.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 92/100 (Exceptional wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated 17.5/20
Vinous
Wine rated 92+ out of 100
James Suckling
Rated: Recommended