Louis Jadot - Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru 'Clos des Ormes' 2014

In Burgundy’s Côte d’Or, where the integrity of the producer is often more important than a renowned appellation or vineyard, Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most venerable, most trusted and revered wine houses. Jadot’s winemaking team, now led by Technical Director Frédéric Barnier, has maintained a balance of tradition and technology in winemaking that allows Jadot’s wines to express the subtle differences between terroirs that are the essence of fine Burgundy. Though officially retired in 2013, esteemed winemaker Jacques Lardière continues to work in an advisory role and on special projects.

Founded in 1859, the house has grown through a long-term policy of acquisition or management of exceptional vineyard lands and owns 528 acres of vineyards, including nearly 280 acres of the Cote d’Or’s most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots.

The vineyards of Morey Saint Denis are very compact and surround the village of Morey Saint Denis itself. The village offers 5 Grands Crus and 17 Premiers Crus. Louis Jadot’s “Clos des Ormes” is situated to the north of the vineyard next to the premiers crus of Aux Chezeaux, Aux Charmes, Les Charrières. The soil is clayey-chalk, well-drained.

The grapes for Louis Jadot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos des Ormes are harvested by hand into small containers to preserve the integrity of the fruit. The grapes are then carefully sorted by hand and destemmed. The grapes are macerated for 3 to 4 weeks in open top wooden vats and stainless steel vats. There is a twice daily pumping over. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, a third of which are new, from Louis Jadot’s own cooperage (Cadus) for 15 to 18 months.

Producer: Louis Jadot

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Varietal:  Pinot Noir

Appellation: Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru

Vintage: 2014

Size: 750ml