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Louis Jadot Chambertin Grand Cru 2012
Louis Jadot Chambertin Grand Cru 2012
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2012 Louis Jadot Chambertin Grand Cru
Producer: Louis Jadot | Appellation: Chambertin Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Classification: Grand Cru | Vintage: 2012
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window: 2020–2040 | Aging Potential: 30+ years
The Wine
The 2012 Louis Jadot Chambertin Grand Cru is a age-worthy red Burgundy from one of the region's most hallowed vineyards. Sourced from the legendary Chambertin climat—once favored by Napoleon himself—this wine embodies the power, refinement, and gravitas of the Grand Cru tier.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Profound and complex, with aromas of ripe cherry, wild raspberry and forest flook.
Palate: Full-bodied and layered, delivering rich flavours of dark berries, plum, earth, and truffle, framed by silky yet structured tannins.
Finish: Exceptionally long, echoing with minerality, fine oak, and elegant savory complexity.
Producer Details
Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy’s most respected producers, known for their commitment to terroir expression and traditional winemaking. With holdings across the Côte d'Or, Jadot's Grand Cru bottlings are consistently regarded as benchmarks of quality and longevity.
Wine Details
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Vinification: Traditional open vat fermentation; aged in French oak barrels (approximately 50% new) for 18–20 months
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Alcohol Content: ~13% ABV
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Cellaring: Drink now with decanting or cellar through 2040+
Food Pairing Suggestions
A superb match for duck breast with cherry reduction, venison, coq au vin, or wild mushroom risotto.
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