Louis Jadot Domaine Gagey, 'Clos des Guettes' 1er Cru Blanc, Savigny-lès-Beaune, France, 2022

Overview of the Wine
Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy's most important negociants, both qualitatively and quantitatively, with a portfolio that covers everything from inexpensive Bourgogne and Beaujolais wines to several grand cru wines, from the Côte de Beaune to Chablis. Unsurprisingly, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay feature heavily in the portfolio. 

The house was founded in Beaune in 1859 by Louis Jadot, although the first vineyard – Clos de Ursules – was purchased in the 1820s. The headquarters remains in Beaune, although vineyard holdings have increased exponentially. Louis Jadot owns land in some of Burgundy's most famous vineyards, including Le Musigny, Échezeaux, Chapelle-Chambertin and in the famously fragmented Clos de Vougeot vineyard. Louis Jadot wines are also made in Chambertin, Montrachet, Corton and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

As well as the sizeable portfolio of wines made under the Louis Jadot label itself, the house also makes wines for Domaine du Duc de Magenta, and for Domaine Gagey. Andre Gagey took over as general manager for Louis Jadot in 1968 and, along with winemaker Jacques Lardiere, is often held responsible for Louis Jadot's high reputation.

Grape / Blend
Chardonnay

Origin
Savigny-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, France

Winemaker's Tasting Notes
Nicely balanced between acidity and rich body, Les Guettes has aromas and flavors of apples, white flowers and spices, and will develop in the bottle for 8 to 12 years.

The commune of Savigny-lès-Beaune is in the north of the Côte de Beaune and produces 90% red wines. Les Guettes is located in the middle of the commune on gravely, stony chalk soil. It faces south–southeast at 220 meters to 360 meters in altitude. The wine is matured for 12 to 15 months in oak barrels before bottling.

93 Points - James Suckling
For a cool vintage white Savigny this has good substance and creaminess together with a lively, but well-integrated acidity. As it aerates generous pear and candied citrus peel aromas develop. The finish is crisp and already quite nutty with some wet stone character. Drink or hold.

Product size: 750ml