Louis Jadot : Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru "Poissenot" Dom. Louis Jadot 2023

A Burgundy Premier Cru wine seductive in finesse and aromatic expression

The property

The Maison Louis Jadot, established since 1859, is a true reference in Burgundy. Its adventure began with the acquisition of the Beaune Premier Cru "Clos des Ursules" in 1826. Owner of prestigious vineyard plots, Maison Louis Jadot perpetuates a know-how passed down from generation to generation, offering enthusiasts the best of Burgundy.

At the head of Maison Louis Jadot since 1992, Pierre-Henry Gagey handed over his position in September 2022 to Thomas Seiter (Bouchard Père et Fils) and the General Management to his son Thibault Gagey.

The vineyard

This Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Poissenot 2022 comes from the Côte de Nuits region. This village only produces Red wines, offering a range of 26 Premiers Crus and 8 Grands Crus. The Premier Cru Poissenots is located adjacent to the Estournelles Saint-Jacques climate, north of the Combe de Lavaux. Benefiting from a full south orientation, this cru presents a rich and diversified clay-limestone soil.

The vintage

The rather mild winter of 2022 paved the way for an early summer marked by intense heat. Repeated heatwaves raised concerns about the effects of high temperatures on the vine, but salvaging rains preserved their balance. In September, despite the climatic challenges, the harvest revealed a rich vintage, testifying to the exceptional robustness and resilience of the vine.

Vinification and aging

The berries are hand-picked and placed in small crates to maintain the integrity of the fruit. These are then subjected to meticulous hand sorting before being destemmed. Maceration takes place in open vats, whether they are made of wood or stainless steel, for a period of 3 to 4 weeks. During fermentation, punching down is carried out twice a day. The wine is then aged for nearly 18 months in barrels from the estate's cooperage, about a third of which are new.

Grape variety

Pinot noir (100%)