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 Duc de Magenta Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru 2018
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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.
Location: Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet sit at the heart of the Côte de Beaune sector often referred to as the Côte des Blancs, alongside Meursault, an area famed for the predominance and quality of its white wines. Puligny-Montrachet lies directly south of Meursault and north of Chassagne-Montrachet, and the two villages share several of the world’s greatest white wine vineyards. Les Referts, a Premier Cru of Puligny-Montrachet, lies close to the Meursault border, just below Les Combettes. Its very stony clay-limestone soils are well drained and warm easily, contributing to wines of depth and structure.
Vineyard: The Clos de la Garenne is located next to Les Folatières, on a stony soil close to the mother rock. This vineyard is very old and belongs to the The Duc of Magenta properties. This family trusts Maison Louis Jadot to vinify this wine as well as Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle.
Vinification and Maturation: Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly, they ferment in oak barrels produced by the CADUS cooperage. 1/3 are new barrels. Aging usually lasts 15 months on fine lies before bottling.
Weather in 2018: After plentiful rain and a perfect flowering an exceptional quantity of grapes were picked pretty early after the long hot summer. They yielded a surprising amount of juice but, generally, no lack of concentration. The unexpectedly crisp wines charmed early tasters. It remains to be seen how they will age.
Technical Information:
Region: Côte de Beaune
Vineyards: Clos de la Garenne
Grape Varities: 100% Chardonnay
Drink: Now to 2032
Tasting Note: The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru has an impressive bouquet of green apples, fresh pear and touches of petrichor, developing light walnut aromas so that it becomes almost Meursault-like. The palate is taut and fresh with a menthol undercurrent, and quite concentrated, displaying good definition and a palpable sense of energy toward the finish. This is excellent. - Tasted by Neal martin
Location: Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet sit at the heart of the Côte de Beaune sector often referred to as the Côte des Blancs, alongside Meursault, an area famed for the predominance and quality of its white wines. Puligny-Montrachet lies directly south of Meursault and north of Chassagne-Montrachet, and the two villages share several of the world’s greatest white wine vineyards. Les Referts, a Premier Cru of Puligny-Montrachet, lies close to the Meursault border, just below Les Combettes. Its very stony clay-limestone soils are well drained and warm easily, contributing to wines of depth and structure.
Vineyard: The Clos de la Garenne is located next to Les Folatières, on a stony soil close to the mother rock. This vineyard is very old and belongs to the The Duc of Magenta properties. This family trusts Maison Louis Jadot to vinify this wine as well as Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle.
Vinification and Maturation: Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly, they ferment in oak barrels produced by the CADUS cooperage. 1/3 are new barrels. Aging usually lasts 15 months on fine lies before bottling.
Weather in 2018: After plentiful rain and a perfect flowering an exceptional quantity of grapes were picked pretty early after the long hot summer. They yielded a surprising amount of juice but, generally, no lack of concentration. The unexpectedly crisp wines charmed early tasters. It remains to be seen how they will age.
Technical Information:
Region: Côte de Beaune
Vineyards: Clos de la Garenne
Grape Varities: 100% Chardonnay
Drink: Now to 2032
Tasting Note: The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru has an impressive bouquet of green apples, fresh pear and touches of petrichor, developing light walnut aromas so that it becomes almost Meursault-like. The palate is taut and fresh with a menthol undercurrent, and quite concentrated, displaying good definition and a palpable sense of energy toward the finish. This is excellent. - Tasted by Neal martin
