Louis Jadot
Corton-Pougets Grand Cru
VINTAGE
2018
COUNTRY
France
TABLE #
5126
REGION
Burgundy/ Côte de Beaune
93
The bright, fresh black cherry fruit is framed by vanilla and toasty oak in this dense red. It gets a lift from the compact tannins, that leave a dusty, cocoa-like feel on the taut finish. Best from 2024 through 2042.
In the commune of Aloxe-Corton, in the northern end of the Côte de Beaune, more than half of the vineyard area is Grand Cru vineyards. The Grand Cru vineyard of Les Pougets is adjacent to Le Charlemagne on the mid and upper slope on varied soils of chalk and iron-rich marl. The Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in vats for up to 4 weeks, and then the wine is matured for 18 to 20 months in oak barrels.
100% Pinot Noir
In oak casks, 30% new, for 16 months
This was a very warm and dry vintage with a few violent storms. Production volumes were reduced, however
quality within the red wines is very high.
This powerfully structured, rich-fruited wine offers deep, layered berry and oak aromas and flavors, and a persistent finish. It should be held for 5 years in bottle before being opened and will develop for 15 to 20 years in the cellar.
Serve with roasts or highly seasoned meats, game, and most cheeses.
