Louis Jadot : Echezeaux Grand cru Famille Gagey 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Echezeaux Grand Cru Domaine Gagey 2023 by Louis Jadot

Serving

This wine is recommended to be served at a temperature between 16 and 17°C.

The structure and fruitiness of a Burgundy red wine

The property

The Louis Jadot House, 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, the Louis Jadot House perpetuates a know-how passed down from generation to generation by offering enthusiasts the best of Burgundy.

At the head of the Louis Jadot House 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 2023 grand cru is an Echezeaux wine from a vineyard located south of the Clos de Vougeot, facing east-south/east and resting on a limestone soil.

The vintage

The mild and dry winter delays the vine cycle. After a late bud break, the vine grows vigorously in May. Flowering is early with beautiful bunches. Some storms in July alleviate the lack of water, and veraison begins. August sees a heatwave followed by beneficial rains. The harvest begins in early September under high heat. The white wines show a beautiful acidity, the red wines are dense with ripe tannins. The vintage has a good balance and promises a long aging, with wines with clear and pure aromas.

Vinification and aging

The grapes are carefully hand-sorted and then destemmed. The maceration of the grapes takes place in open wooden or stainless steel vats for 3 to 4 weeks. The vats are punched down twice a day during fermentation. The aging lasts about 18 months in the barrels of the estate's cooperage, about 1/3 of which are new.

Blend

Pinot Noir (100%).