Wine Reviews

There is a sense this red is holding back, yet the core of cherry and raspberry fruit is seductive, framed by a luscious texture, lively acidity and refined tannins. It’s oak treatment is also nicely meshed, with a slight dusty feel on the earth- and spice-tinged finish.

From one of the sites that suffered the most from mildew in this growing season, the 2024 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) represents only 3.5 barrels produced from two hectares. The crop of the bottom part of the clos, indeed, was almost entirely wiped out, so this bottling is dominated by Jadot’s holdings higher up the slope. Offering up notes of plums, orange zest, root beer and cola, it’s medium- to full-bodied, fleshy and dense, with a thick, layered profile that reflects the low yields.

The 2024 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru has a very perfumed, floral bouquet with violet-infused red fruit, light touches of tobacco and forest floor surfacing with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with finely sculpted tannins, quite tensile, not powerful but you must doff your casquette to admire its purity and simmering spiciness on the aftertaste. This might actually surpass the previous vintage.

Perfumed, fruit-driven aromas of fresh raspberries, blood oranges and citrus peel with fresh flowers and cherry blossoms. The palate is textural and grippy yet refined and polished, leading to a robust, rounded mouthfeel with savory mineral undertones. Really vibrant and energetic with a balance of liveliness and power. Very good.

Beautiful clarity with layers of roses, pink peppercorns, sandalwood and cherry stones, interlaced with hints of chocolate and walnuts. It’s medium-bodied, in line with the vintage, with sleek and tight-grained tannins. Refined Clos Vougeot.