Louis Jadot - Marsannay - Clos du Roy - Rouge - 2020

Wine:

Originating from a terroir rich in limestone and marl, the 2020 red Marsannay Clos du Roy is a candidate for 1er cru status in the next classification. This wine delivers a mature and refined expression of Pinot Noir, characterized by an infused, noble, and fruity style. The purity of this cuvée is unmistakable, expressing a red fruit coulis, morello cherry, with a particularly successful peppery and woody touch. Its rich structure offers a dense juice, velvety tannins, and an oakiness that perfectly complements the wine's body. This is a grand cuvée from Marsannay in a great vintage, with a potential to age beautifully for over 10 years. A favorite of the Committee, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Harvested by hand.

Color:

Dark, brilliant red with carmine highlights.

Nose:

Fragrances of Morello cherry and red fruit coulis punctuated by peppery notes.

Palate:

Dense and rich with beautifully ripe fruit, this cuvée's velvety tannins release a refined, infused juice. A real "Coup de Coeur"!

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Coq au vin, pan-fried veal chops, beef à la ficelle, guinea fowl.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2033, and even longer for enthusiasts.

As a beacon of Burgundy's wine excellence, Louis Jadot is a name synonymous with prestige, a rarity in its field, known for spreading its expert winemaking globally. With a history spanning over 150 years, a wealth of superb terroirs, and a passion that remains as vibrant as ever, this illustrious winery continues to thrive. Its approach to winemaking is classically elegant, skillfully bringing out the best in both the terroir and the vintage.

Louis Jadot's range extends throughout Burgundy, creating cuvées that are both delicate and robust, as seen in their Marsannay Clos du Roy. This esteemed wine, once compared to the 1er crus of Gevrey-Chambertin, is now celebrated as the pinnacle of its appellation, a testament to its quality that even the region's most renowned connoisseurs seek to include in their collections.