Louis Jadot : Echezeaux Grand cru Dom. Gagey 2021

A delicate and balanced Echezeaux Grand cru red wine

The estate

The Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is a real benchmark in Burgundy. Its adventure began with the acquisition of the Beaune Premier Cru « Clos des Ursules » in 1826. Owning prestigious plots of vines, the House passes on its savoir-faire to generation after generation to offer wine lovers the best of Burgundy.

Head of Maison Louis Jadot since 1992, Pierre-Henry Gagey entrusted his position to Thomas Seiter (Bouchard Père et Fils) and the rôle of General Manager to his son Thibault Gagey in September 2022.

The vineyard

This 2021 grand cru is an Echezeaux wine from a vineyard south of Clos de Vougeot, facing east/south-east and resting on a chalky soil.

The vintage

2021 was a year marked by severe frost in April and unstable weather conditions in Burgundy. Despite a smaller harvest than usual, the quality shone through, with floral and balanced white wines as well as bright, full-bodied and aromatic red wines.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes were carefully sorted by hand then destemmed. Maceration took place in wooden or stainless steel vats over three to four weeks. Punching down took place in the vats twice daily during fermentation. Ageing lasted about 18 months in casks from the estate’s cooperage, of which about third were new.

Blend

Pinot noir (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Echezeaux Grand cru Domaine Gagey 2021 from Louis Jadot

Storage

The wine can be tasted from now, but can be laid down until 2051.

To serve

It is advised to serve this wine at a temperature between 16 and 17°C inclusive.

Food and wine pairings

This Burgundy wine perfectly accompanies roast guinea fowl, roast veal or hard cheeses.