2011 Louis Jadot Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru
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Bright medium red. Spicy, youthfully imploded nose hints at raspberry, rose petal and gingerbread; classic Clos Saint-Denis. Juicy, spicy and intense in the mouth, with terrific tension and cut to the flavors of sweet red berries and minerals. Linear today but not at all lean. Finishes very long and firmly tannic, at once delicate and palate-staining. Really penetrating minerality and energy here, and nowhere near ready to drink. Boasts outstanding potential.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Good bright, full red. Knockout deeply pitched aromas and flavors of plum, redcurrant, mocha, spices and earth complicated by a whiff of dried rose. Began atypically plump for young Clos Saint-Denis but gained shape in the glass, showing a restrained sweetness to its red fruit and soil flavors. Finishes expressive, ripe and long, with very suave tannins. This was racked very early, in April, along with the Clos de Beze. Lovely potential.
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.