Bourgogne Maison Louis Jadot 1983
Bottled at 13% alcohol by volume, the Bourgogne Maison Louis Jadot 1983 is a classic representation of the overarching Bourgogne Appellation Contrôlée, which serves as the foundation of the region's quality hierarchy. Maison Louis Jadot was founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in Beaune. Over more than a century and a half, it has grown into one of the largest and most renowned wine houses in Burgundy. Operating as a négociant-éleveur, the house manages a vast portfolio of 154 different cuvées, spanning from the Mâconnais in the south to Chablis in the north, supported by 240 hectares of privately owned land.
The Burgundy region, originally mapped by medieval monks who identified its countless terroirs, is defined by its intricate system of climats and a classic soil composition dominated by a mix of clay and limestone. The regional appellation, officially established in 1937, covers a vast geographical area from the Yonne department down to the Rhône department. The continental climate, characterized by cold winters, cool springs, and warm summers, provides ideal conditions for early-ripening grape varieties, with the region being almost exclusively dedicated to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The 1983 vintage in this area received a score of 85 points; conditions were uneven, but good bottles can be found from top producers.
Despite its name, Maison Louis Jadot is no longer owned by the founding family, having been acquired by the American Kobrand Corporation in 1985. The house maintains a strong emphasis on sustainability and faithfulness to the terroir, representing a classic Côte d'Or interpretation. There is a remarkable continuity in their winemaking, with Jacques Lardière leading the process from 1970 until 2012. Today, the estate continues to balance its large commercial scale with a steadfast ambition for quality, even expanding its expertise to the American Pacific Northwest with a project in Oregon.
The history of the wine
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Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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