The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines. Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d'Or, it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies, owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy.

The Clos des Ursules once belonged the convent of Saint-Ursule when the wall separating it from the rest of Les Vignes Franches was built. In 1826 it was the first vineyard that Louis Henry Denis Jadot bought and it has remained a Jadot family 'Monopole' ever since. It always produces the most generous and full-bodied of Beaunes with rich fruit, complexity, structure and depth, making it a Grand Cru in all but name.

Weather: 2012 vintage was born of a troubled growing season characterised by constrasting and unusual weather patterns. Winegrowers always have to keep a close eye on their vines, poised to treat when necessary. In 2012 they had to be guardian angels, ready at every moment to fight the fungal diseases, to defeat them and save the crop. Mother nature also stepped in to save the grapes from rot and the grapes that came into the wineries were of astonishing quality. Although the half of the crop was destroyed by hail, the quality was good and the red wines were a great success.

Technical Information:
Vineyards: Clos des Ursules
Grape Varities: 100% Pinor Noir
Drink: Now to 5 years

Tasting Note: Heady sweetness. Really exciting depths to this. Very serious. Racy, punchy and super clean and bracing on the finish. Impressively persistent. - Tasted by Jancis Robinson MW

Maison Louis Jadot is a winery located in Burgundy. Founded by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in 1859, the first vineyard bought by the family was the Beaune vineyard, Clos des Ursules, in 1826. After the death of the last male member of the family, long-time manager André Gagey took over the business which was subsequently purchased by the Koch family. Today, the company is run by Pierre-Henri Gagey, assisted by head winemaker Jacques Lardère, who has been responsible for the company’s wines since 1970.

Louis Jadot operates and manages over 60 hectares of their own vineyards, as well as procuring grapes from other growers in the region – controlling a total of 270 hectares in Burgundy. In 1996, Louis Jadot partnered with Tonnellerie Vicard and created its own cooperage called Cadus, which produces French oak barrels crafted in the Burgundian tradition.