Domaine Michel Mallard et Fils - Ladoix 1er Cru 'Les Joyeuses' 2021

Michel Mallard and sons' vineyard is attentive to the development of their terroirs. Sometimes, that is a confusing concept for the neophyte but is meaningless in Burgundy. Shaped by nature but revealed by man, the terroir consists of differents elements.

The vector between this environment and the hand of man is the grape variety. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay will imbue characteristics of their environment by adding their specificities and their aromatic signature. The team in the vineyard composed of Dino, Rosa, Vincent and Françoise, survey different plots every day constituting the area to trim, select, rebalance, sculpt, aerate the precious fruit.

Rooted in soil, vine draws water and mineral nutrients necessary to grow and flourish. Close and yet so different, soils are mobilizing attention and the vigilance of the team to meet at best the microbial life. Ploughing and roughness occurduring the season to contain the development of weeds.

The footprint of the vintage and the climate are importants factors in the concept of terroir. Sometimes capricious and detrimental, sometimes merciful and saving, it affects quality and quantity for each parcel in the vineyard. Man, to counter these climatic shocks, demonstrated an adaptation and a remarkable ingenuity in the management of this heritage. A perpetual challenge's to improve its approach and practice in the cultivation of the vine.

This Ladoix 1er Cru Les Joyeuses, is designed to be kept for many years, it is aged 15 months in 40% new wood casks (228L Burgundian tuns).

"This is my Chambolle from Ladoix’ was how Mallard introduced the 2021 vintage of Les Joyeuses. In truth, there was a lovely raspberry fruit with an expressive floral side. The texture on the palate was rich and supple. Although there was little astringency, the wine was not lacking in tannin. The parcel is found at the same level as Le Corton and exposed due east. The grapes were partially destemmed after careful sorting and are currently ageing in cask (40% new)." 92 Points, Decanter

“The 2021 Ladoix Les Joyeuses 1er Cru has a perfumed nose with shimmering red fruit, rose petals and orange blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins. It's crisp and fresh with a vivid and vibrant finish. Simple, but quite delicious!” - 92 Points, Vinous

Producer: Domaine Michel Mallard et Fils 

Country: France 

Region: Burgundy

Varietal: Pinot Noir 

Appellation: Ladoix 1er Cru 

Vintage: 2021

Size: 750ml