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Louis Jadot - Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain 2016

Name: Louis Jadot - Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain 2016
Brand: Louis Jadot
Rating: 3.3 (6 reviews)

Côtes de Nuits-Villages|Red wine

3.3/5 (6 customers)

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

90/100

Robert Parker

88/100

Wine Enthusiast

Pinot Noir

distinguished

“A beautiful, refined nose; a full-bodied wine for its vintage; a character very close to that of an ideal Nuits-Saint-Georges ; remarkable value for the price. ” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide) Clad in a beautiful, deep, and crystal-clear ruby-red hue, Le Vaucrain reveals a nose composed of aromas of red and black berries, with subtle and delicate notes of licorice. It is a silky, well-structured wine with elegant tannins that showcase a beautiful expression of the terroir.

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Estate

Louis Jadot

Vintage

Le Vaucrain

Vintage

2016

Designation

Côtes de Nuits-Villages

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

Located on the finest vineyards of Comblanchien, adjacent to the famous Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, the Clos de la Maréchale

Viticulture

Sustainable viticulture with no synthetic additives. Work is done using a tractor or, for the least accessible vineyards, by horse. No deep plowing is practiced; instead, only surface-level work is done to preserve the soil structure.

Grape Harvest

Manuals in small boxes

Wine Production

The grapes are macerated in open wooden or stainless steel tanks for 3 to 4 weeks; the tanks are punched down twice a day during fermentation.

Livestock Farming

Approximately 18 months in barrels from the cooperage, about one-third of which are new

Eye

A beautiful ruby-red color, deep and clear

Nose

Aromas of red and black berries, as well as licorice

Palate

Silky, full-bodied, with elegant tannins

Serve

At 16-17°C

Drink before

2027

Guard

5–10 years

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with grilled bluefin tuna, beef tataki, terrines (rabbit, pork, etc.), moussaka, veal liver, fondue bourguignonne, steak tartare, roast veal, veal chops, duck breast salad, oven-roasted guinea fowl, and hard cheeses

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

A beautiful, refined nose; a full-bodied wine for its vintage; characteristics very close to those of an ideal Nuits-Saint-Georges; remarkable value for the price.

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 the vintages. The white wines are pneumatically pressed and fermented directly in barrels, where they are aged 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 (2019 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Tasted from the bottle, the 2016 Côte de Nuits-Villages Le Vaucrain (Domaine Louis Jadot) performs very well, opening up in the glass with a classic bouquet of earthy blackcurrant, wild plum, and licorice. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied to full-bodied, with a deep core of ripe yet vibrant fruit, succulent acidity, and excellent concentration, framed by fine yet chalky tannins typical of Comblanchien. This vineyard adjoins Mugnier’s Clos de la Maréchale, which is classified as a Nuits-Saint-Georges Premier Cru, and its superior location surely explains why it performs so well above its category.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated estate (2022 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste 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, including 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 lovely 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 only temporary, as the company’s reputation is at stake.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2019 guide) 88/100

About the wine:

Made from grapes grown in the village of Comblanchien—also known for its stone quarries—this wine has a juicy, succulent character that expresses both richness and freshness. Red cherries and a light texture are the hallmarks of a wine that will develop quickly. Best enjoyed starting in 2022.

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.3/5

based on 6 reviews