LOUIS JADOT Chambertin-Clos de Beze Grand Cru - Cote de Nuits 2008 Bottle

Description

The 2008 Jadot Chambertin Clos de Bèze has received exceptional accolades, notably 96 points from Vinous. Stephen Tanzer praises its medium red colour and the vibrant aromas of red berries and mocha, complemented by powerful crushed-stone minerality and an intriguing floral-earthy perfume. The palate embodies the essence of the 2008 vintage, showcasing remarkable sappy cut and flavours of cherry, red berries, minerals, and spice oil, with a finish that is both rigorous and stimulating, leaving a lasting impression of complexity and energy. The Wine Advocate awarded it 93-94 points, highlighting its classic blend of dark cherry, licorice, and rose petal, which harmonises richness and elegance. This remarkable wine promises at least two decades of fascination and enjoyment, making it a true standout.

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Louis Jadot is a renowned wine producer based in Burgundy, France, celebrated for its high-quality wines and rich heritage. Founded in 1859 by Louis Jadot, the company has maintained a strong presence in the Burgundy wine industry and has become synonymous with excellence in winemaking.

The estate encompasses a diverse range of vineyards, including both premier and grand cru sites across various prestigious appellations such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Beaune, and Puligny-Montrachet. Louis Jadot is known for its meticulous attention to detail in vineyard management, employing sustainable agricultural practices to enhance the quality of the grapes.

The winery produces a variety of wines, with a primary focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, showcasing the unique terroirs of Burgundy. Louis Jadot is particularly recognized for its red wines that exhibit depth, elegance, and complexity, alongside white wines that demonstrate richness and vibrant acidity.

With a commitment to traditional winemaking techniques, Louis Jadot’s wines often undergo careful aging in French oak barrels, allowing for well-integrated oak influence and the development of nuanced flavours. The estate has received numerous accolades and high ratings from critics, making it a respected choice for collectors and enthusiasts seeking authentic expressions of Burgundy’s renowned wine heritage.

VINOUS 96 points
From: 2008 Red Burgundies (Mar 2011)
Medium red. Pungent red berry and mocha aromas are lifted by powerful crushed-stone minerality and complicated by an ineffable floral/earthy perfume. A real essence of 2008 on the palate, with outstanding sappy cut and penetration to the flavors of cherry, red berries, minerals and spice oil. The building finish spreads out inexorably to saturate the palate. Rigorous and stimulating: a wine of extraordinary complexity, energy and depth. This was one of my top 2008s from barrel a year ago and it's at least as impressive in bottle. - By Stephen Tanzer on March 2011

THE WINE ADVOCATE (93-94) points
Reviewed by: David Schildknecht
A classic amalgam of dark cherry, licorice, and rose petal entices the taster of Jadot’s 2008 Chambertin Clos de Beze, which displays an uncanny alliance of creaminess and vivacity, richness and almost delicate elegance. Brown spices, chalk, iodine, and cyanic fruit pit bitterness add further counterpoint to the wine’s caressing texture and sweetness of fruit. This finishes with terrific persistence. I envision at least two decades and perhaps a quarter century’s fascination and enticement.