When you are given the chance to try a bundle of new releases of Burgundian wines, you don't say no! Particularly when they are being presented by the entertaining Guillaume de Castelnau of Chateau des Jacques. I would tell you more, but it is 1.40 in the morning, and I'm sleepy after drinking the remains of the Corton Charlemagne from the bottle! In the meantime, here are my notes...
A light, mineral element with some grapefruit pith, some lemon. A soft, round palate with nice acid and a little pencil lead finish. 7/10
2008 Santenay Clos de Malte, Domaine Louis Jadot
Some rich, honey and tropical fruit aromas. A lot of papaya with some sweet tea elements, nice lemon and pineapple. A tangy palate, with a lot of zingy, fresh fruit with a long finish. 8/10
2008 Beaune Greves, Louis Jadot
Pretty, quite a chunky aroma but delivered exceptionally well. Quite chunky, up front oak with some gorgeous tropical fruit. A little too high acid at the moment, quite a bruiser. 7/10
2008 Chassagne Montrachet 1er cru Morgeot Clos de la Chapelle Duc de Magenta, Louis Jadot
A light, pretty and fresh aroma, with some white flowers and lemony wax on the nose. It is quite round, with some oily textures, subtle fruit and lots of mineral and citrus pith flavours. A good wine, but needs some time. 8/10
2008 Pulight Montrachet 1er cru Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta, Louis Jadot
Chalky, a bit of gentle minerality and then some grapefruit and melon on the nose with a touch, and I mean just a touch, of sweet honey. The palate has a zingy pepper flavour, with a bit of high alcohol. It develops some oaky characters, and lovely toast elements. Full on spice at the end. 8.5/10
2008 Chevalier Montrachet Les Demoiselles Grand cru Domaine des Heritiers, Louis Jadot
It is very pretty, some very gentle elements and a gorgeous, light flavour of mango pith. Very well balanced, some powerful spice and full on fruit. White pepper, with some cheese rind flavours. A really yummy wine. 8.5/10
2008 Meursault Les Gouttes d'Or, Louis Jadot
Oak up front with some really interesting creamy custard aromas, mixed in with some fruit skin aromas. The palate is wood dominant, quite hot too, with some tobacco box and, if I'm honest, it is a bit crude. One for those of you who like the wood. 6.5/10
2008 Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru Domaine des Heritiers, Louis Jadot
Soft, some gentle cream emerging from some light melon and papaya aromas. The palate, whilst relatively closed, is still giving off some lovely tropical fruit flavours, with a spice that reminds me of papaya seeds (seriously, try them, they are quite peppery!). It has lovely balance, the alcohol is well integrated, with a nod towards some orange flavours. Seriously good, but SERIOUSLY young! 7.5/10 now, but 9 or 10 in a few years.
2008 Cotes de Nuits Villages Le Vaucrain, Domaine Louis Jadot
Cherry, some poop on the nose too, with rosemary coming through the poop! The palate is quite tangy, fresh raspberries and then some rounder flavours calming down the freshness. Some orange, and then herbs coming through. This is quite a cirtussy red, lots of acidic fruit. Interesting. 8/10
2008 Pernand Vergelesses Clos de la Croix Pierre, Domaine Louis Jadot
Rhubarb leaves, some great sour cherry aromas and a bit of leather too. The palate is, like the Vaucrain, zingy with some nice tannins mixed in with the sour berries. 7.5/10
2008 Beaune 1er cru Ursules Monopole Heritiers Louis Jadot
Surprisingly soft and delicate on the nose with hints of jerky and some toast. The palate is great, big and gutsy, lots of spice with really interesting leather and raspberries. Some cocoa on the finish. This will be a lovely wine. 7/10, but with room for growth!
2008 Nuits St Georges 1er cru Boudots, Louis Jadot
Silky on the nose, lots of cherry and chocolate. There is simple fruit but with weight behind it. Very closed, spice is pretty well integrated though. Too young, but it still tastes nice! 8/10 now, so what will it become?!
2008 Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Lavaux St Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot
Big with a lot of polish and super cherry and raspberries. A really nice wine, quite vegetal and spicy, but with a dip on the finish which spoils the party a bit. 7.5/10
2008 Corton Pougets Domaine des Heritiers Louis Jadot
A pretty aroma, lots of really soft cherry and cocoa powder aromas. Quite tight, with some liquorice hints, but the wine is balanced, despite it's closed nature. Quite dry with some leather and some pomegranate on the finish. 8.5/10
2008 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Domaine Louis Jadot
Some violets and hints of sweet cherry on the nose, with a bit of sweet meat too! The palate is tight, with initial tangy fruit and thens some bitter chocolate, liquorice and peppercorns kick in. The darker elements are enjoyable, but it needs the time for these to settle down. Leather on the finish, a really fine wine just too young. 8.5/10
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