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 Domaine Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Combe Aux Moines 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: Gevrey-Chambertin is the most northern of the great communes of the Côte de Nuits, widely regarded as one of the greatest terroirs for Pinot Noir in the world, thanks to its calcareous clay soils excellent drainage and broad east-facing slope that delivers power and longevity. Totalling a little over 400 hectares, with 26 Premiers Crus and 80 hectares of vineyard across 9 Grand Cru.
Vineyard: Combe aux Moines is widely regarded as Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest Premier Cru, situated high on the slope just below the forest at around 300–340 metres altitude with an east to south-east exposure. Its thin, well-drained limestone soils and elevated, cooler position produce wines of precision, mineral tension, and structure, with notable freshness and aging potential that often places it close in quality to Grand Cru sites. The vineyard is situated at the north of Combe de Lavaux, next to Premier Cru Cazetiers.
Vinification & Maturation: Destemmed grapes ferment in vats during 3 to 4 weeks. Aging takes place in oak barrels produced by the CADUS cooperage during 18 months.
Weather: The 2018 season began with a mild, rainy winter that refilled water reserves, followed by a cool, wet March and budbreak in early April. Strong sunshine dominated from April to September, driving fast early growth and smooth flowering in late May/early June. Summer was hot and often very dry, with only minor storms and little disease or hail damage. Véraison started in early July but lasted unusually long due to heat and limited water, leading to slow ripening with thick-skinned, healthy grapes and generous yields. Harvest began at the end of August, ramped up from 4 September (especially for Chardonnay), required minimal sorting, and was completed in about two weeks.
Technical Information:
Region: Burgundy
Vineyards: Combe aux Moines
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.50%
Drink: Now to 2036
Tasting Note: Brooding and slightly closed on the nose, starting to unfurl with a little time in the glass. Dark fruits, Sichuan pepper and cinnamon. The palate is more revealing but still structured, with exotic spices, black cherry and pithy, layered tannins. Bright acidity keeps everything in check and adds a moreish quality to the finish. Fantastic depth. - Tasted by Tom Parker MW
Location: Gevrey-Chambertin is the most northern of the great communes of the Côte de Nuits, widely regarded as one of the greatest terroirs for Pinot Noir in the world, thanks to its calcareous clay soils excellent drainage and broad east-facing slope that delivers power and longevity. Totalling a little over 400 hectares, with 26 Premiers Crus and 80 hectares of vineyard across 9 Grand Cru.
Vineyard: Combe aux Moines is widely regarded as Gevrey-Chambertin’s finest Premier Cru, situated high on the slope just below the forest at around 300–340 metres altitude with an east to south-east exposure. Its thin, well-drained limestone soils and elevated, cooler position produce wines of precision, mineral tension, and structure, with notable freshness and aging potential that often places it close in quality to Grand Cru sites. The vineyard is situated at the north of Combe de Lavaux, next to Premier Cru Cazetiers.
Vinification & Maturation: Destemmed grapes ferment in vats during 3 to 4 weeks. Aging takes place in oak barrels produced by the CADUS cooperage during 18 months.
Weather: The 2018 season began with a mild, rainy winter that refilled water reserves, followed by a cool, wet March and budbreak in early April. Strong sunshine dominated from April to September, driving fast early growth and smooth flowering in late May/early June. Summer was hot and often very dry, with only minor storms and little disease or hail damage. Véraison started in early July but lasted unusually long due to heat and limited water, leading to slow ripening with thick-skinned, healthy grapes and generous yields. Harvest began at the end of August, ramped up from 4 September (especially for Chardonnay), required minimal sorting, and was completed in about two weeks.
Technical Information:
Region: Burgundy
Vineyards: Combe aux Moines
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol: 13.50%
Drink: Now to 2036
Tasting Note: Brooding and slightly closed on the nose, starting to unfurl with a little time in the glass. Dark fruits, Sichuan pepper and cinnamon. The palate is more revealing but still structured, with exotic spices, black cherry and pithy, layered tannins. Bright acidity keeps everything in check and adds a moreish quality to the finish. Fantastic depth. - Tasted by Tom Parker MW
