Louis Jadot Meursault 2022 13% 750ml

Louis Jadot Meursault 2022 13% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

REGION NOTES
The vineyards are spread over gentle slopes, between 230 and 360 metres above sea level. The eastern orientation is ideal, allowing maximum sunlight. Chalky soils with white marl is best suited to the Chardonnay grape. Meursault is exclusively made with Chardonnay grapes.

CELLARING POTENTIAL
5-10 years, depending on the vintage.

VINIFICATION
Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly, they ferment in oak barrels produced by our cooperage. 1/3 are new barrels.

MATURATION
Aging usually lasts 15 months on fine lies before bottling.

Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2022
Variety: Chardonnay
alcohol volume: 13.0
closure: Cork
volume: 750
weight: 1.383kg
wine style: White (Medium Bodied Oaked)

Maison Louis Jadot controls over 150 hectares of vineyards in Burgundy, of which 70 hectares lie in the Côte d’Or: Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot, Domaine Louis Jadot, Domaine Gagey and Domaine du Duc de Magenta. Established in 1859 by Louis Henri Denis Jadot, succeeding generations continued to develop the House until the sale to Rudi Kopf ’s company Kobrand in 1985. The injection of capital saw big investment in vineyard acquisition including Chateau des Jacques in Beaujolais and the Cadus Tonnellerie.

Pierre-Henri Gagey, current President succeeded his father André Gagey in 1992 and today son Thibault is Deputy General Manager. In January 2013 Frederic Bernier succeeded long-time Chief Winemaker Jacques Lardiere, who today overseas the Jadot Oregon project, Resonance Vineyard.