COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Maison Louis Jadot / Domaine Gagey
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Echézeaux Grand Cru Domaine Gagey Louis Jadot 2021 is a 100% Pinot Noir from the prestigious Echézeaux Grand Cru appellation in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. The vineyard, known for its chalky soils, is situated on slopes facing east-southeast. Maison Louis Jadot, a historic Burgundy producer founded in 1859, manages this estate. The 2021 vintage, despite challenging weather conditions like frost, yielded wines characterized by their harmony and freshness. The Domaine Gagey parcel is located in the 'Les Rouges du Bas' section of the vineyard.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€280
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-17°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Gagey's parcel is specifically located in 'Les Rouges du Bas' within Echézeaux.
Fact 02
Average annual production is around 2,000 bottles, making it relatively scarce.
Fact 03
The wine is sometimes referred to as one of Jadot's most underrated bottlings.
Fact 04
The 2021 vintage faced significant frost damage in early April.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Echézeaux Grand Cru Domaine Gagey Louis Jadot begins with meticulous hand-sorting and destemming of the Pinot Noir grapes. Fermentation occurs in open wooden or stainless steel vats for three to four weeks, with a twice-daily punching down technique employed for extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 18 months in estate cooperage barrels, with about one-third of these being new. This process is designed to capture the essence of the Echézeaux terroir and the specific characteristics of the vintage.
