At a glance

Producer

Louis Jadot

Region

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$250-$400 USD

Tasting profile

Aromas of black cherry, dried rose, undergrowth, mushroom, savory spice; palate shows forest fruits, earth, menthol, truffle, with fine-grained tannins and a long elegant finish.

Evolution: Primary fruit has faded, complexity with forest floor, sous-bois, and subtle leather; structure softened but still fresh.

At peak: At peak: vibrant but harmonious, marrying fruit sweetness to earthy complexity.

Structure

Acidity

Firm, balanced, appropriate for cellaring

Tannins

Silky, resolved, moderate

Alcohol

13-13.5% ABV

Aging potential

Capable of lasting to 2030 but best from 2017-2025

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2015 to 2032

Optimal window

2012 to 2035

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Approaching its plateau of maturity, still holding structure but with tertiary notes emerging.

Grand Cru Clos Vougeot from a reputable house like Louis Jadot in 2007 generally matures after 10-12 years, holding well for 15-20 depending on provenance. This wine is now showing full tertiary complexity with diminished primary fruit—ideal for classic Burgundy fans seeking mature character.

Food pairing

Roast duck, wild mushroom risotto, beef tenderloin with truffle sauce, savory game birds, aged Comté or Gruyère.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Louis Jadot emphasizes lutte raisonnée (reasoned struggle) with responsible pesticide use, increasing vineyard biodiversity, cover cropping, and minimal intervention, but did not follow certified organic or biodynamic protocols in 2007. The winery has adopted lighter bottles and recycles water, but most major improvements post-date this vintage.

For its 2007 Clos Vougeot, Louis Jadot took a pragmatic and advancing approach to sustainable practices but lacked formal certifications at the time. Improvements in water and energy efficiency and eco-friendly packaging have been implemented more aggressively since the mid-2010s. The overall sustainability for this vintage is moderate, reflecting increasing (but not leading-edge) adoption of environmentally conscious viticulture and production standards for its era.