LOUIS JADOT Corton Greves Grand Cru 2020 Bottle

Description

The 2020 Corton-Grèves Grand Cru has received high acclaim, earning scores of 92-94 points from both Vinous and The Wine Advocate. Vinous praises its well-defined bouquet, featuring smoky red berry fruit and light hickory notes, while highlighting the medium-bodied palate with sappy red fruit, fine grip, and a fresh, slightly citric finish that imparts tension and elegance. Neal Martin suggests allowing 4-6 years in the bottle for the aromatics to come together, anticipating that the wine will evolve into a fine Corton-Grèves. The Wine Advocate echoes this sentiment, noting its aromas of smoky plums, petals, and dark chocolate, characterising it as rich and concentrated with lively acidity and powdery tannins, promising strong aging potential and complexity.

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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 (92-94) points
Drinking Window 2026 - 2048
From: Dance the Quickstep: Burgundy 2020 (Dec 2021)
The 2020 Corton-Grèves Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet with smoky red berry fruit, just a light hickory note here (possibly emanating from the barrel.) The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit, fine grip, nicely balanced with a fresh, slightly citric finish that lends tension and elegance. Give this 4-6 years in bottle for the aromatics to cohere and this should evolve into a fine Corton-Grèves. - By Neal Martin on November 2019

THE WINE ADVOCATE (92-94) points
Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2020 Corton Grèves Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) wafts from the glass with scents of smoky plums, petals, dark chocolate and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, deep and muscular, it's rich and concentrated, with lively acids and powdery tannins.