Clos Malte
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, traditional coq au vin, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Clos de Malte is a precious seven-hectare monopoly nestled in the sheltered valley of Santenay, at the southern tip of Burgundy's famed Côte de Beaune. Its name whispers of medieval history, harking back to the Knights of Malta who once held sway over these fertile lands. Acquired by Maison Louis Jadot in 1993, this unique climat sits at the foot of the majestic Mont de Sène on a soil structure dominated by limestone and clay marls. This specific terroir coaxes a distinctive character from the Pinot Noir grape, yielding a wine that marries the rustic, structural honesty of Santenay with Jadot's hallmark silkiness. Fermented in open-top fermenters and aged in French oak barrels, the Clos de Malte Rouge reveals deep aromas of dark cherries, damp forest floor, and wild bramble, underpinned by a firm mineral backbone.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot in the historic heart of Beaune, Maison Louis Jadot has grown to become one of Burgundy's most respected and comprehensive wine houses. With an expansive vineyard footprint spanning the Côte d'Or, Chablis, the Côte Chalonnaise, the Mâconnais, and Beaujolais, the domaine pairs long-held artisanal traditions with meticulous vinification practices. Dedicated to terroir transparency, Jadot champions natural yeasts, subtle oak integration, and minimal intervention to allow each climat to express its authentic voice. Renowned for its iconic Bacchus-head label, the house produces an esteemed range of site-specific Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, ranging from accessible regional appellations to legendary Grand Crus.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Noir