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 some 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 dress
Nose
An exceptional aromatic intensity blending concentrated aromas of red fruits (cherry, blackberries), coffee, and licorice.
Mouth
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 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
Silky, full-bodied, deep, rich, and aromatic.
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
Wine rated (2015 guide) 93/100 (An outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About 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 good-quality wines; 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 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.
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
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