COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Domaine de Héritières Louis Jadot
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine de Héritières Louis Jadot Beaune Boucherottes Premier Cru 2016 is a red wine from the Beaune appellation in Burgundy, France, made from 100% Pinot Noir. It is produced by Domaine de Héritières Louis Jadot, part of the renowned Louis Jadot estate, which has a long-standing commitment to expressing Burgundy's terroirs. The Boucherottes vineyard, one of the estate's oldest parcels, is located at the southern end of Beaune and features deep clay soils. The 2016 vintage experienced a challenging growing season but resulted in grapes with pronounced dark berry characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
15-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Boucherottes is one of Louis Jadot's oldest vineyard holdings.
Fact 02
The vineyard's soil is characterized by deep clay.
Fact 03
The 2016 harvest began on September 27th.
Fact 04
Louis Jadot red wines are vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Domaine de Héritières Louis Jadot Beaune Boucherottes Premier Cru 2016 involves destemming the Pinot Noir grapes before maceration in open vats for approximately four weeks. This extended maceration is employed to reveal the subtle characteristics of the terroir. Following maceration, the wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months. The 2016 harvest commenced on September 27th and lasted for ten days, yielding grapes described as having very dark berries.
