Burgundy, France
Maison Louis Jadot’s story can’t be reduced to a simple list of dates. It is, above all, a summary of moments, meetings and an overall philosophy, all based on one simple vision: to maintain the grandeur of Burgundy’s great terroirs for all time.
It all began with a parcel of vines. And we all know just how important these individual bits of land are in Burgundy. It was with the purchase of the Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the story of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. For nearly 200 years they have focused their energies on promoting Burgundy and its viticultural heritage. Ever since the birth of Maison Louis Jadot, they have managed to reunite hundreds of parcels of vines, handing them down from one generation to another in order to guarantee the quality of the wines from this unique terroir.
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in 2021, Jadot entered into organic conversion for their domaine vineyards.
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Corton Clos Du Roi Grand Cru
| SKU | 738575 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Type | Red |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Listing | Speculative |
| Case Config. | 6x750ml |
| Available In | BC |
Colour
Deep garnet colour.
Aroma
Discreet aromas of ripe black raspberry and forest floor.
Flavour
Subtle cherries, raspberries, orange rind and spicy oak.
Food Pairing
Roasted salmon, roasted chicken, grilled red meat : beef, lamb chops, osso bucco, stew, ragout, bœuf bourguignon, duck, partridge, quail, deer, young wild boar, teppanyaki beef, mashed potatoes with salted butter, Cîteaux, Mont d’Or.
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The Clos du Roi vineyard is located on the famous Corton hill facing East. It is often called the "red side" of the hill. The vine was planted in 1970. The Clos du Roi is one of the most elegant Grand Cru from Corton. The grapes are always picked up at their appropriate ripeness, which is always important for this appellation. Jadot vinifies and ages this wine in oak barrels for about 15 months before bottling.
Burghound, Apr/2022
2020 -
"Moderate wood influence is present on the ripe aromas of black raspberry, forest floor and discreet menthol nuances. There is excellent volume and mid-palate density to the powerful larger-scaled flavors that exhibit evident muscle on the serious and austere but not really rustic finale. This is pretty much classic Clos du Roi with a potential aging curve to match."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Jan/2021
2019 -
"Another of the more tightly wound wines in the cellar when I visited was the 2019 Corton-Clos du Roi Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, firm and rather compact wine evocative of cherries, raspberries, orange rind and spicy new oak. I strongly suspect it will flesh out with further élevage."
Antonio Galloni's Vinous, Oct/2020
2019 -
"The 2019 Corton Clos du Roi Grand Cru is tightly wound on the nose of mixed red and black fruit; light sea spray and oyster shell aromas come through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, maybe showing a bit too much new oak at this stage, although that will be subsumed during barrel maturation. A touch of dark chocolate surfaces toward the finish line. Give it a couple of years in bottle before broaching."
Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Dec/2013
2012 -
"The 2012 Corton Clos de Roi Grand Cru has a straightforward, tightly knit bouquet with seaweed-tinged red berry fruit that lift nicely from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry. There is plenty of fruit here that probably belies the structure on the finish." (#210)