{"title":"Domaine Louis Jadot Wine","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Louis Jadot: Estate-Grown Grand Cru and Premier Cru Burgundy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Louis Jadot is one of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/burgundy\"\u003eBurgundy's\u003c\/a\u003e great grower estates, farming roughly 240 hectares of its own vineyards across the Côte d'Or, the Mâconnais, and Beaujolais. While the wider Jadot house is also known as a négociant, the wines that carry the most weight with collectors are the estate-grown bottlings, made entirely from fruit the domaine owns and farms itself, including some of the region's most coveted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/blogs\/decanter-diaries\/what-are-the-top-grand-cru-vineyards-in-burgundy\"\u003eGrand Cru vineyards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine's story begins in 1826, when Louis Henry Denis Jadot acquired the Beaune Premier Cru vineyard Clos des Ursules through marriage, decades before the family had any négociant business to its name. That single vineyard became the foundation of what would grow into one of Burgundy's most significant estate holdings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Estate Vineyards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDomaine Louis Jadot owns and farms roughly 240 hectares of vineyard, a holding large enough to make it one of Burgundy's most significant growers, not just a merchant of other people's fruit. Its Côte d'Or parcels include some of Burgundy's most prestigious Grand Cru sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSignature Estate Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eClos de Vougeot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMade entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the domaine's own parcel within this historic walled vineyard, the wine is hand-picked, fermented for three to four weeks in stainless steel, and aged for 18 months in barrels from the house's own Cadus cooperage. It stands as the domaine's most collected estate red and a benchmark expression of Clos de Vougeot itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques, Bonnes-Mares, and Musigny\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAlongside Clos de Vougeot, these three sites round out the domaine's most celebrated Côte de Nuits reds. Clos Saint-Jacques, a Premier Cru long considered the equal of many Grand Crus in Gevrey-Chambertin, brings structure and dark fruit intensity, while the domaine's Bonnes-Mares and Musigny parcels, both acquired through the 1985 Clair-Daü purchase, offer the perfume and finesse those Chambolle-Musigny Grand Crus are known for. All three are entirely estate-grown and vinified with the same restrained hand as the rest of the domaine's lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeaune Clos des Ursules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe monopole Premier Cru that began the Jadot family's history in Burgundy, this Pinot Noir bottling is entirely estate-grown on the vineyard that started it all, farmed and vinified with the same restrained, terroir-first philosophy applied across the domaine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChevalier-Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine's white Grand Crus rank among the most respected in Burgundy, prized for precision and depth that reflect both exceptional estate sites and a light touch in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAcross its estate wines, the domaine favors wild yeast fermentation where possible, long macerations, and minimal new oak, particularly in the greatest vintages, which the house believes need the least intervention to show their character. Because these wines come entirely from fruit the domaine grows and controls itself, from pruning through harvest, the winemaking team can tailor decisions vineyard by vineyard rather than working with purchased fruit or finished wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis estate-first philosophy has carried through generations of winemakers, from Jacques Lardière's decades at the helm to Frédéric Barnier's current leadership, with both prioritizing purity of fruit and site expression over stylistic intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Domaine Louis Jadot and Maison Louis Jadot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMaison Louis Jadot is the broader négociant house, which also buys grapes and finished wine from growers across Burgundy. Domaine Louis Jadot refers specifically to the roughly 240 hectares of vineyards the Jadot family and its ownership actually own and farm, including estate bottlings like Clos de Vougeot and Beaune Clos des Ursules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow old is Domaine Louis Jadot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine's vineyard ownership dates back to 1826, when Louis Henry Denis Jadot acquired the Clos des Ursules, decades before the broader négociant house was founded in 1859.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow much vineyard land does Domaine Louis Jadot own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine owns and farms roughly 240 hectares of vineyard across Burgundy, including significant Grand Cru and Premier Cru holdings in the Côte d'Or, along with sites in the Mâconnais and Beaujolais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat is Domaine Louis Jadot's most famous estate vineyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe domaine's parcel in Clos de Vougeot, one of Burgundy's largest Grand Cru vineyards, is often considered its signature red wine site. The domaine is also the sole owner of Beaune Clos des Ursules, its original monopole vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAre all Louis Jadot wines estate-grown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo. The wider Louis Jadot house also operates as a négociant, buying grapes and wine from other growers. The domaine bottlings, grown entirely on Jadot's own roughly 240 hectares of vineyard, are considered the estate's most serious and collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2017-domaine-louis-jadot-gevrey-chambertin-premier-cru-clos-saint-jacques-bottle-750ml","title":"2017 Domaine Louis Jadot, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Clos Saint-Jacques, Bottle (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA Premier Cru from one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most celebrated sites, part of Jadot's own estate holdings, from a generous, well-balanced Burgundy vintage. Deep, structured and layered with red berry fruit, this is Pinot Noir with real staying power, already delicious with more to give.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weekend Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47055865151687,"sku":"BUR:JAD:JAJA-0750-2017-F0L0C0","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6693\/0119\/files\/21A7EA2B-6DFF-41F2-92CE-5802E281232B.jpg?v=1788465948"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/louis-jadot-wine.oembed","provider":"Weekend Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}