2011 Domaine Louis Jadot, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques Cuvee_Malvazija and a distinct mineral tension

and a distinct mineral tension

His impetus for having the best raw material prompted him to make natural wine from the get-go

anchored in the schist-rich soils of Faugères and planted on south-facing terraces

abandoning the region's history of mass-produced sparkling wine to treat his Xarel·lo vines as the protagonists of a serious

Like great Burgundy

2011 Domaine Louis Jadot, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques Cuvee_Malvazija and a distinct mineral tensionLouis Jadot, established 1859, sources this Pinot Noir from a one hectare parcel of Clos Saint Jacquesa south facing 1er Cru site with marl and clay soils. Red cherry and wild raspberry dominate the palate, supported by mineral structure and earthy undertones. The 2011 vintage's constrained yields produced a wine of concentration and freshness, drinking well now with transparency that reflects its terroir.