Louis Jadot, Beaune Premier Cru (Burgundy, France) 2012

Wines from premier cru vineyards in from Beaune, especially from top producers, such as Louis Jadot, while not cheap, remain a relative bargain for Burgundy. This Toussaints, from one of their domaines (Domaine Gagey), delivers more weight and power than you’d expect from Beaune and reflects the character of the 2012 vintage. Its appealing floral quality might indicate a forward and accessible wine, but it’s really tightly packed at this stage. It’s a terrific young wine with the requisite balance and energizing acidity to develop nicely. Polished tannins envelope this young, but complete, wine. Jadot’s wines are built for the long haul, so find a place in the cellar for this one.