Louis Jadot - Pommard 1er cru Clos de la Commaraine 2016
92/100
Decanter
91-93/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
"A charming and precise Pommard Premier Cru"
"Clos de la Commaraine produced only 60% of a normal harvest in 2016, but it is charming and offers a lovely bouquet of tender red fruits, rich earth, orange peel, spices, and bitter chocolate. On the palate, the wine is supple, velvety and full-bodied, with a bright acidity, precision and excellent length." (Decanter)
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Eye
Dark, clear, and bright color
Nose
Revealing aromas of black and red berries and spicy notes
Mouth
Rich and deep, with beautiful aromatic tension and balance, and a long, elegant finish.
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before service
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
The ideal accompaniment for strong or spicy meats such as game, marinated meats, and most cheeses (Epoisses, Livarot, Pont L'Evêque), etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
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.
Decanter
Wine rated 92/100
About wine:
Clos de la Commaraine produced only 60% of a normal harvest in 2016, but it is charming and offers a lovely bouquet of tender red fruits, rich earth, orange peel, spices, and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is supple, velvety, and full-bodied, with a bright acidity, precision, and excellent length.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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.
James Suckling
Rated Recommended
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Wine rated 91-93/100
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