Clos de Malte Rouge
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, when its youthful primary fruit begins to integrate with complex tertiary notes of forest floor and spice.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mont de Sène in the southern Côte de Beaune, the 'Clos de Malte' is an exceptional 7-hectare monopole solely owned by Domaine Louis Jadot. This historic vineyard, situated in the Santenay appellation, derives its evocative name from the legendary Knights of Malta, who historically held influence and land in this part of Burgundy. The terroir here is characterized by a unique soil composition of damp limestone and clay, which forces the vines to dig deep for nutrients. This struggle yields a Pinot Noir of remarkable structure, balancing bright red fruit character with a distinct, earthy minerality. Traditional fermentation in open vats followed by careful aging in French oak barrels preserves the purity of the fruit while imparting a subtle, elegant spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Beaune in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot stands as one of Burgundy's preeminent domaines and négociant houses. With viticultural roots extending back to the 1826 purchase of the Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules, the estate manages hundreds of hectares spanning Chablis, the Côte d'Or, the Mâconnais, and Beaujolais. Viticulture relies strictly on lutte raisonnée principles, emphasizing soil vitality, manual canopy stewardship, and parcel-specific harvesting across varied limestone-clay climats. In the cellar, Technical Director Frédéric Barnier perpetuates a non-interventionist ethos shaped by decades of institutional expertise: native yeast fermentations, extended skin contact, and restrained use of new French oak—crafted largely at Jadot's own Tonnellerie Cadus—ensure uncompromised terroir fidelity. The house is celebrated for its benchmark expressions, notably Bonnes Mares Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne, Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles, and the historic Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules monopole.
🍇 Grapes
Pinot Noir
🍷 ABV
13-13.5%