Louis Jadot - Fixin 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre rouge 2023

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:

Jadot has acquired 2.68 hectares of this vineyard, so Fixin 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre 2023 is the first cuvée of what will become a must-have from the estate. Offering aromas of cherry, raspberry and petal, it is medium to full-bodied, ample and suave, with refined tannins and a mineral, chalky finish.

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.

Vinous

About the wine:

Fixin Clos du Chapitre 1er Cru 2023 is a new cuvée, the result of an acquisition of 2.78 hectares of 55-year-old vines belonging to the Dufouleur family (who have kept some, so it's no longer a monopoly). One hectare is being grafted by Jadot with Chardonnay. It has a well-defined bouquet of fragrant red fruits, with a touch of blood orange that reveals itself on aeration. The palate is fresh and vibrant, with lively red fruit, a hint of orange peel and a well-composed finish that exudes joie de vivre. The 2023 is a welcome addition to Jadot's red range. 2026-2040

James Suckling