LouisJadotDomaineDucdeMagentaPuligny-MontrachetClosdelaGarenne1erCru2018Magnum

The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines. Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d’Or, it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies, owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy.rrLocation: Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet sit at the heart of the Côte de Beaune sector often referred to as the Côte des Blancs, alongside Meursault, an area famed for the predominance and quality of its white wines. Puligny-Montrachet lies directly south of Meursault and north of Chassagne-Montrachet, and the two villages share several of the world’s greatest white wine vineyards. Les Referts, a Premier Cru of Puligny-Montrachet, lies close to the Meursault border, just below Les Combettes. Its very stony clay-limestone soils are well drained and warm easily, contributing to wines of depth and structure.rrVineyard: The Clos de la Garenne is located next to Les Folatières, on a stony soil close to the mother rock. This vineyard is very old and belongs to the The Duc of Magenta properties. This family trusts Maison Louis Jadot to vinify this wine as well as Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle.rrVinification and Maturation: Grapes are harvested by hand and put in small cases in order not to damage the fruits. Grapes are pressed softly, they ferment in oak barrels produced by the CADUS cooperage. 1/3 are new barrels. Aging usually lasts 15 months on fine lies before bottling.rrWeather in 2018: After plentiful rain and a perfect flowering an exceptional quantity of grapes were picked pretty early after the long hot summer. They yielded a surprising amount of juice but, generally, no lack of concentration. The unexpectedly crisp wines charmed early tasters. It remains to be seen how they will age.rrTechnical Information: rRegion: Côte de BeaunerVineyards: Clos de la GarennerGrape Varities: 100% ChardonnayrDrink: Now to 2032rrTasting Note: The 2018 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne 1er Cru has an impressive bouquet of green apples, fresh pear and touches of petrichor, developing light walnut aromas so that it becomes almost Meursault-like. The palate is taut and fresh with a menthol undercurrent, and quite concentrated, displaying good definition and a palpable sense of energy toward the finish. This is excellent. â€?Tasted by Neal martin