April 17, 2026
Louis Jadot Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules Monopole des Héritiers Louis Jadot 200th Anniversary Tasting at Petrusby Gordan Ramsay 15th April 2026 Hosted by Thibault Gagey Louis Jadot Domaine des Heritiers Beaune Clos des Ursules 1er Cru 2019
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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 in 2019: The vintage was characterised by greater than average sunlight. The harvest was relatively late by modern standards, beginning in September rather than August. In the Côte de Nuits, a number of growers waited until mid to late September to start picking; they felt that the unusual weather conditions had blocked phenolic ripeness and the grapes needed a little more time – and possibly some rain. In the end, relatively little water arrived, but there doesn’t seem to be excessive alcohol or richness in later-picked wines. The resulting berries were concentrated, with a high ratio of skins to juice, high acidity and higher than usual sugar levels – though without hitting the extremes occasionally encountered in ’18. The red wines are excellent, with slightly riper tannins than in ’18. Despite relatively elevated alcohol levels which generally sit half a degree either side of 14%, the low pH – and therefore high acidity – has ensured they retain plenty of freshness and classically Burgundian features. The wines were very approachable from barrel, but their tremendous balance and concentrated fruit should ensure they offer medium- to long-term ageing potential.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: Clos des Ursules
Grape Varities: 100% Pinot Noir
Drink: Now to 2030
Tasting Note: Offering up aromas of berries and plums with hints of warm spices and orange rind, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, round and fleshy, with elegantly muscular structuring tannins and lively acids, this will age with grace. - Tasted by William Kelley
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 in 2019: The vintage was characterised by greater than average sunlight. The harvest was relatively late by modern standards, beginning in September rather than August. In the Côte de Nuits, a number of growers waited until mid to late September to start picking; they felt that the unusual weather conditions had blocked phenolic ripeness and the grapes needed a little more time – and possibly some rain. In the end, relatively little water arrived, but there doesn’t seem to be excessive alcohol or richness in later-picked wines. The resulting berries were concentrated, with a high ratio of skins to juice, high acidity and higher than usual sugar levels – though without hitting the extremes occasionally encountered in ’18. The red wines are excellent, with slightly riper tannins than in ’18. Despite relatively elevated alcohol levels which generally sit half a degree either side of 14%, the low pH – and therefore high acidity – has ensured they retain plenty of freshness and classically Burgundian features. The wines were very approachable from barrel, but their tremendous balance and concentrated fruit should ensure they offer medium- to long-term ageing potential.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: Clos des Ursules
Grape Varities: 100% Pinot Noir
Drink: Now to 2030
Tasting Note: Offering up aromas of berries and plums with hints of warm spices and orange rind, framed by a deft touch of new oak. Medium to full-bodied, round and fleshy, with elegantly muscular structuring tannins and lively acids, this will age with grace. - Tasted by William Kelley
