2012 Louis Jadot - 153rd Anniversary Cuvee Beaune 1er Cru
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From magnum. Ineffectual nose. Charming if understated raspberry fruit on the palate. High acid, still quite roughly tannic on the finish. Not a glorious burgundy, nor especially exciting. The structure is pretty rough-hewn. (RH)
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
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Super floral perfume on the nose, ripe red fruit on the palate and silken tannic feel. Medium body but above average concentration. Struggles to deliver much complexity on the palate. (RH)
Building off the considerable success of their 2009 Beaune 150th Anniversary 1er Cru, Jadot has decided to make the wine again in top years. One of the highlights in this range, the 2012 boasts stunning power, depth and harmony. The lifted aromatics recall the Ursules, but here the fruit possesses more volume and creaminess. An explosive, layered finish rounds things out in style. Some of the parcels in the blend are Avaux, Cent Vignes, Pertuisots, Vignes Franches, Perrières, Toussaints and Chouacheux.
A subtle touch of wood sets off ripe and relatively elegant notes of earth, dark cherry and spice. The mid-palate is dense, serious and powerful with plenty of mouth coating sap that helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine on the moderately austere, backward and built-to-age finale. While this is presently backward it should be approachable after 6 to 8 years of bottle age though note that it should live for a very long time. For readers having a child or grandchild in 2012 this would be a good choice to buy in quantity at a price that won't break the bank. April 2015. www.burghound.com Drink 2024+
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.