Maison Louis Jadot
Santenay Clos de Malte Chardonnay
2022
$93.00
About this winery
It was with the acquisition of Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules that the history of Maison Louis Jadot began in 1826. It took Louis Henry Denis Jadot thirty years to found the House in 1859, and to establish the values of this family business. By developing the wine trade in the markets of northern Europe, he was already contributing to the reputation of Burgundy wines at the time. Several generations succeeded each other at the head of the family business, but his signature on the...
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Product notes
Located in Santenay, in the south of the Côte de Beaune, Clos de Malte is a 7-hectare monopole owned by Louis Jadot, nestled at the foot of the Montagne des Trois Croix.
Production notes
The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and fermented in barrels from our cooperage, a third of which are new. The wine is aged for approximately 15 months on its fine lees before bottling.
Tasting notes
Notes of citrus peel and grapefruit zest, along with a delicate touch of toasted nuts. Beautifully vibrant, elegant, and fresh, it exudes fruity, lemony, and slightly woody aromas. Pairs well with creamy scallops in a risotto.