Maison Louis Jadot, the Beaune-based Burgundy négociant, has always made an array of fine Beaujolais, from their Beaujolais-Villages up to the single-vineyard bottlings of Château des Jacques, the property they purchased in Moulin-à-Vent in the mid-1990s. The 2009 vintage in Beaujolais, similar to the remainder of Burgundy, produced great wines. And this is one of them. Ripe, but not grapey, smoky nuances balance the fresh red berry fruit flavors. It’s surprisingly supple for a young Morgon, which makes it a lovely choice this summer for grilled burgers.
Château des Jacques, Morgon (Beaujolais, Burgundy, France) 2009
By Michael Apstein