2022 Clos St Denis (Domaine Gagey)
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The 2022 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru (Domaine Gagey) is beautiful, wafting from the glass with aromas of cherries, peonies, orange zest and smoke, followed by a full-bodied, satiny and suave palate that's layered and vibrant, with lovely purity of fruit and a long, saline, resonant finish. It's one of the finest wines in the Jadot cellar this year.
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Neal Martin, Vinous
Charles Curtis MW, Decanter
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All the Pinot Noir at Jadot is usually completely destemmed, but here (as in Amoureuses and Bonnes Mares), technical director Frédéric Barnier is experimenting with one-third whole clusters in the tank, which brings the wine interesting depth and length. There are bright blackcurrant and pomegranate aromas with hints of lead pencil and tea. There is no lack of tannin or depth on the palate, yet there is a lovely finesse. The grapes are from a 0.17-hectare parcel in lieu-dit Clos Saint-Denis owned by the Gagey family. It is among the hidden gems of the house.
The 2022 Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru contains 30% stems this year, which is translated onto the nose distinct from Jadot's other reds: cracked black pepper and damp earth infuse the red fruit and lend the complexity underlying their inclusion. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip and much more depth than the previous vintage, with a slightly powdery/chalky finish. There’s plenty of energy and tension from start to finish; this should age in consummate style.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.