Clos Malte
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck breast, traditional coq au vin, or wild mushroom risotto.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.