Louis Jadot Corton Grand Cru 2022

Winery Background and History

Maison Louis Jadot, founded in 1859 in Beaune, has grown into a major Burgundy house renowned for blending tradition and innovation. It farms over 210 hectares across the Côte d’Or, including expansive holdings in Premier and Grand Cru vineyards under the Domaine des Héritiers label. Their portfolio spans from Chablis to Beaujolais, with Corton‑Pougets being one of their flagship Grand Crus.

Producer and Wine Maker

The Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot team crafts the Corton‑Pougets using meticulous selection of fruit from the esteemed hillside vineyard. Their methods feature precise manual harvesting, gentle vinification, and ageing in a mix of new and seasoned oak designed to showcase the vineyard’s powerful fruit and structure.

Vineyards and Micro Climate

Corton‑Pougets is a revered Grand Cru plot in Aloxe‑Corton, situated on steep, south‑facing slopes with limestone-rich soils. These terroir characteristics yield wines of density, structure, and longevity—all hallmarks of the Corton area.

Vinification & Aging Methods

The 2022 vintage is vinified in a traditional Burgundian style, undergoing careful fermentation followed by élevage in oak barrels. The blend of new and used oak ensures added complexity while preserving fruit purity and mineral structure.

Tasting Notes

Critics describe the 2022 Corton‑Pougets as having a tightly wound bouquet with dark plum, raspberry coulis, incense, and nuanced forest‑floor elements. On the palate it’s rich, concentrated, and fleshy, with fine-grained tannins and a long, elegant finish.

Food & Wine Pairing

This wine’s depth and structure pair excellently with rich, savory dishes such as roast lamb, mature cheeses, game meats, or mushroom‑based dishes where its power and elegance can shine.

Service Methods and Temperatures

Serve at 16–18 °C in a large Burgundy glass. A short decant (20–30 minutes) helps reveal its depth and aromatic complexity.

Storage and Aging Potential

With its concentration and vertical structure, this Grand Cru has remarkable aging potential—expect it to evolve beautifully over at least 10–20 years.

Grape Varietals & percentage used

100% Pinot Noir (typical for Corton Grand Cru). Specific percentages are not disclosed publicly.

ABV (Alcohol by Volume)

Not publicly specified for the 2022 vintage, but Corton Grand Crus generally fall within the 13.0–13.5% range.

Scores

95 – Decanter

95 – Vinous

94 – Wine Spectator

94 – Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy)