Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, grilled sea bass, creamy mushroom pasta
✨ Technical Specifications
Representing the depth and complexity of Burgundy's historic terroirs, Louis Jadot's 'Vieilles Vignes' (Old Vines) white wines are sourced from carefully selected parcels where the vines have reached a mature age, typically over 30 years. These deep-rooted vines draw rich mineral character from the classic clay-limestone soils of the region, yielding smaller, highly concentrated grapes. The winemaking philosophy balances tradition and modernity; the juice is fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel vats to preserve fresh, vibrant fruit flavors and French oak barrels from Jadot's own Cadus cooperage to impart structure, subtle spice, and a round, creamy texture. This approach honors the centuries-old Burgundian heritage of showcasing terroir through the pure expression of the grape.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot—following the Jadot family's 1826 acquisition of the benchmark Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules—Maison Louis Jadot stands as one of Burgundy's defining houses. Today, the estate spans over 200 hectares of owned vineyards across the Côte d'Or, Beaujolais (Château des Jacques), and the Mâconnais (Domaine Ferret), complemented by historic négociant partnerships. Led vinously by Technical Director Frédéric Barnier following Jacques Lardière's legendary 42-year tenure, the cellar employs an ethos of minimal intervention: utilizing native yeast fermentations, extended macerations, and judicious, restrained new oak aging tailored to highlight each distinct climat. Spanning village terroirs up to coveted Grand Cru climats across limestone and clay-rich slopes, Jadot's benchmark expressions include Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules (monopole), Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet Les Demoiselles, and Musigny, each crafted to achieve immense ageability, structural purity, and site transparency.
🍇 Grapes
Chardonnay
🍷 ABV
12.5-13.5%