Maison Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru (Burgundy, France) 2009

Jadot owns almost a third of this premier cru vineyard that lies in the southern part of Beaune, bordering Pommard. Though the 2009 red Burgundies are sensational across appellations, the wines from Beaune are especially engaging. It’s very floral and mineraly with sweet ripe dark fruit, plush tannins and great length. Rather big for a Beaune, it likely reflects more clay in the soil of the Boucherottes vineyard and the added ripeness from the vintage. Despite its concentration, it’s still balanced and shows the elegance of Burgundy.