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
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is one of Burgundy's most iconic and historic wine producers, headquartered in Beaune. Over more than a century and a half, the house has assembled prestigious vineyard holdings across the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and beyond, producing benchmark expressions from regional appellations to legendary Grand Crus. Guided by a philosophy that honors the individual voice of each unique terroir, the estate employs traditional vinification with restrained oak aging to emphasize purity, structure, and site character. Louis Jadot is celebrated worldwide for its elegant, age-worthy Pinot Noir reds—such as Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru—and precise, mineral-rich Chardonnay whites.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%