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Louis Jadot - Famille Gagey Clos des Gatsulards Monopole 2012

Name: Louis Jadot - Famille Gagey Clos des Gatsulards Monopole 2012
Brand: Louis Jadot
Rating: 3.8 (6 reviews)

Santenay|Red wine

3.8/5 (6 customers)

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

87-89/100

Vinous

Pinot Noir

round and flexible

concentrate

Burgundian fondue

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“The 2012 Santenay Clos des Gatsulards showcases the richness of the vintage combined with the characteristic tension of this steep hillside site. Notes of iron, minerals, intense red fruit, and chalky, incisive tannins linger through the finish. The 2012 is, above all, a wine of concentration and energy.” (Vinous)

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Estate

Louis Jadot

Vintage

Clos des Gatsulards

Vintage

2012

Designation

Santenay

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

With its very stony, steep terrain—which is difficult to work—and south-facing exposure, the "en Gatsulards" vineyard is located slightly higher up and directly across from the Clos de Malte.

Viticulture

Sustainable, with no synthetic additives; using tractors or horses for the least accessible vineyards; no deep plowing, but rather surface-level cultivation to preserve the soil structure

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Destemming, maceration in open tanks (wood or stainless steel) for 3 to 4 weeks, with two daily punch-downs during fermentation

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak barrels (about one-third of which are new)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Nose

Aromas of red berries and morello cherries, with hints of cherry sapwood and light oak

Palate

Smooth, round, lively, with a mineral character

Serve

At 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

This Santenay pairs well with grilled bluefin tuna, terrines, veal liver, and fondue bourguignonne...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)

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

About the wine:

Sour cherry, distinct fruit flavor, smooth roundness.

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

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

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.

Vinous

Wine rated 87–89/100

About the wine:

The 2012 Santenay Clos des Gatsulards showcases the richness of the vintage combined with the characteristic tension of this steep hillside vineyard. Notes of iron, minerals, intense red fruit, and chalky, incisive tannins linger through the finish. The 2012 is, above all, a wine of concentration and energy.

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.8/5

based on 6 reviews