Louis Jadot : Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru Dom. des Héritiers Louis Jadot 2021

The precision and balance of a white Corton- Charlemagne Grand Cru wine

The estate

The Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is a real benchmark in Burgundy. Its adventure began with the acquisition of the Beaune Premier Cru « Clos des Ursules » in 1826. Owning prestigious plots of vines, the House passes on its savoir-faire to generation after generation to offer wine lovers the best of Burgundy.

Head of Maison Louis Jadot since 1992, Pierre-Henry Gagey entrusted his position to Thomas Seiter (Bouchard Père et Fils) and the rôle of General Manager to his son Thibault Gagey in September 2022.

The vineyard

The Corton-Charlemagne Grand cru du Domaine des Héritiers 2021 is a Corton-Charlemagne wine stemming from a vineyard in Aloxe-Corton. From an area of 1.88 hectares, the « Pougets » vineyard faces south on a brown chalky soil, where the subsoils are mostly made up of limestone marls.

The vintage

2021 was a year marked by severe frost in April and unstable weather conditions in Burgundy. Despite a smaller harvest than usual, the quality shone through, with floral and balanced white wines as well as bright, full-bodied and aromatic red wines.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were harvested by hand at a perfect ripeness. Stored in small baskets to conserve the fruit’s full potential, the grapes went to the  cellars where they were gently pressed. Fermentation then took place in casks made by Louis Jadot’s own cooperage. This wine was aged in the casks – of which a third were new - over 18 months.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru du domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot 2021 from Louis Jadot

To serve

To best enjoy the scents of this great Burgundy white wine, serve at a temperature of between 12 and 14°C inclusive.

Food and wine pairings

This Burgundy white wine pairs beautifully with white sausages, pan-fried foie gras, chicken with mushrooms, fish or soft cheese.