From a legendary terroir, the Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021, Louis Jadot stands as a collector's piece for Pinot Noir connoisseurs. This cuvée is aimed at those seeking far more than a great wine, a story of stone, light and patience. The parcel, set on the slopes of the Côte de Nuits, expresses vibrant purity here, driven by a 2021 vintage that is both rare and luminous. Spring frosts concentrated the fruit, variable weather sculpted the freshness, and precise aging lets the fruit's grace speak. In the glass, a dialogue unfolds between indulgence and restraint, between delicate flesh and refined minerality. You will find the signature of great bottles one awaits, tastes and then celebrates a decade or two later. For the knowledgeable enthusiast, it is a promise to be passed on. For the discerning host, an invitation to a suspended moment where time gives way to pure sensation.

Assemblage et vinification

This Grand Cru is produced exclusively from Pinot Noir, the prince grape of the Côte de Nuits, harvested on the calcareous and clay-limestone soils of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, ideally exposed to deliver ripeness and freshness. True to the house's aesthetic, vinification favours terroir expression, precise texture and fruit balance. Fermentation is conducted with rigor to gently extract colour, aromas and silky tannins. The aging, carried out in French oak barrels carefully selected, refines the texture, rounds the contours and underscores the depth without ever overpowering the wine. The result is a masterful alchemy where the imprint of place prevails over artifice, and the Louis Jadot style, perfectly judged, supports the nobility of the cru toward lasting harmony.

Notes de dégustation

• Appearance : Deep ruby with carmine highlights, elegantly clear. The body already reveals measured concentration and excellent glass presence, promising a serene development in cellar.
• Nose : A refined, intense bouquet of juicy Morello cherry and raspberry, followed by dried rose, black tea leaf, a touch of damp earth and a mineral thread evoking chalk and warm stone. With air, fine spices emerge, a hint of noble resin and flashes of forest floor.
• Palate : Precise attack, vibrant fruit, silky texture and very fine-grained tannins. The mid-palate gains breadth without ever losing its thread of freshness. The finish extends long, saline and refined, with a return of Morello cherry and gentle spices that underline the length of great terroirs.

Température de service et conseils

Serve this Grand Cru between 15 and 16°C in large glasses to honour its aromatic complexity. When young, a measured decanting can help it open up without rushing its delicacy. Let it breathe a few minutes before service so the mineral thread can unfold and the fruit's suppleness gain amplitude. Store the bottle on its side, away from light and temperature fluctuations. Its drinking window ideally extends from 2028 to 2042, during which the balance of freshness, texture and complexity will reach sovereign harmony.

Accords mets et vin

• Starters : game pâté en croûte, thin wild mushroom tart, perfect egg with truffles.
• Main courses : roast pigeon with reduced jus, veal chop with morels, lightly smoked duck with black cherry jus.
• Slow-cooked meats : braised beef with aromatics, tender chuck, red wine reduction.
• Cheeses : aged Époisses, mature Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin, served at room temperature.
• Desserts : a bold pairing with a lightly sweetened red fruit tart to highlight the Morello cherry and freshness of the wine.

Moments de dégustation

The Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021, Louis Jadot, is the ideal companion for:

• To elevate a gastronomic dinner where detail and conversation matter.
• At an intimate celebration when you want to share a rare emotion.
• As an exceptional gift for a Burgundy enthusiast, with the promise of luminous cellaring.

Caractéristiques

• Nom : Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2021, Louis Jadot
• Appellation : AOC Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
• Type : Red wine, Burgundy Grand Cru
• Millésime : 2021
• Cépage : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Terroir : Côte de Nuits, calcareous and clay-limestone soils, east-facing
• Producteur : Domaine Louis Jadot
• Garde : 2028 à 2042, selon conditions de conservation
• Température de service : 15–16°C
• Note de dégustation : 95/100 (iDealwine, à titre indicatif)
• Référence : CAV-VROUGE-CHAMB-CLOS-BEZE-LOUIS-JADOT-2021