Champ
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops, roasted chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce, aged Comté cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the prestigious Premier Cru vineyards of the Côte de Beaune, Louis Jadot's white 'Champ' (most notably referencing the esteemed Champ Pimont climat) represents the pinnacle of classic Burgundian Chardonnay. The name 'Champ' historically refers to the open fields and slopes that have been cultivated since medieval times by local monastics. Jadot's parcels in these Premier Cru sites benefit from clay-limestone soils rich in calcium, which impart a distinct mineral tension and structural elegance to the wine. Fermented and aged in oak barrels from Jadot's own Cadus cooperage, this wine beautifully balances rich stone fruit flavors with a vibrant, flinty acidity, showcasing the house's signature style of minimal intervention and deep respect for terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot, Maison Louis Jadot is a historic and revered wine producer based in Beaune, in the heart of Burgundy, France. The house is celebrated for its meticulous dedication to expressing the true diversity of Burgundy's terroirs, spanning from the Côte d'Or to Beaujolais. Utilizing traditional winemaking techniques and aging in barrels crafted at their own Cadus cooperage, Jadot produces an extensive portfolio of exceptional red Pinot Noir and white Chardonnay wines. Their offerings range from prestigious Grand Crus and Hospices de Beaune cuvées to expressive Beaujolais Cru expressions from Château des Jacques.