Clos Thorins
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, coq au vin, wild mushroom tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious Moulin-à-Vent appellation, Clos de Thorins is one of the jewel vineyards of Château des Jacques, which was acquired by Maison Louis Jadot in 1996. This historic site is renowned for its unique terroir, characterized by decomposed pink granite soils rich in manganese, which imparts a distinct mineral depth and robust structure to the wine. Under Jadot's stewardship, winemaking here takes a decidedly Burgundian approach: destemming the grapes, conducting long macerations, and aging the wine in French oak barrels from their own Cadus cooperage. This departs from traditional Beaujolais carbonic maceration, yielding a Gamay of remarkable density, complexity, and age-worthiness that frequently draws comparisons to the fine Pinot Noirs of the Côte d'Or.
🍾 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
Gamay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%