At a glance

Producer

Domaine Louis Jadot

Region

Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$48-$65 USD per 750ml bottle (2024 global secondary market)

Tasting profile

Red cherry, wild raspberry, violets, subtle earth, light oak, fine tannins, bright acidity.

Evolution: Will develop forest floor, sous-bois, dried herbs, and more integration of fruit and earth.

At peak: At peak: harmonious fruit and earth, silky texture, fresh yet complex finish.

Structure

Acidity

Medium-high; fresh and lifting

Tannins

Medium, fine-grained

Alcohol

Moderate (13.0-13.5%)

Aging potential

7-12 years from vintage in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2026 to 2043

Optimal window

2023 to 2046

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Youthful with emerging tertiary notes; primary fruit, subtle earth and structure

2018 is a ripe and balanced Burgundy vintage; this Premier Cru will show its best complexity after 6-10 years, with secondary/tertiary development balancing the freshness of fruit.

Food pairing

Roast duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, herbed pork loin, Comté cheese.

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine is a medium-bodied Pinot Noir with medium, fine-grained tannins. Decanting will help to aerate the wine, enhancing its aromas and flavors, especially given its age of 7 years, which allows for some development but may still benefit from exposure to air.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7.5/10

Integrated pest management; reduced chemical use; vineyard grassing; hand-harvested; energy-efficient gravity flow vatting; recycled packaging materials; solar panels supply partial energy; water use monitored and reduced in winery.

Louis Jadot is a historic Burgundy producer focused on sustainable practices: official certified sustainable viticulture (Terra Vitis and Haute Valeur Environnementale Level 3 for recent years), careful resource use, and a move toward reduced synthetic chemical inputs. However, the 2018 Santenay Premier Cru is not certified organic or biodynamic for this vintage. Jadot implements eco-friendly packaging and invests in renewable energy but does not yet offset all global distribution emissions. Strong local practices and ongoing organic conversion warrant a solid, above-average sustainability score, though not best-in-class.