At a glance

Producer

Louis Jadot (Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot)

Region

Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Pinot Noir

Wine type

Red

Body

Medium-bodied and Earthy

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$110-$160 USD per 750ml bottle

Tasting profile

Bright red cherry and raspberry, subtle earth, dried rose, spice; structured palate; oak influence subtle

Evolution: With age, will develop notes of sous bois, truffle, dried herbs, complex tertiary character, softened tannins

At peak: Elegant, layered, silken Pinot Noir with resolved tannins, complex aromatics, persistent finish

Structure

Acidity

Fresh to high

Tannins

Firm, fine-grained, moderately high

Alcohol

13-13.5% ABV (typical for vintage and region)

Aging potential

Excellent—designed for 15-25+ years in optimal conditions

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2030 to 2047

Optimal window

2027 to 2050

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Structured, primary fruit, firm tannins

Clos des Ursules is a walled Premier Cru monopole from old vines, known for structure and longevity; Jadot’s traditional winemaking provides depth, precision, and high aging potential, especially in balanced years like 2022.

Food pairing

Roast duck, coq au vin, mushroom risotto, roast lamb, aged Comté cheese

Serving

Decant

Yes (30 minutes) — The wine has firm, fine-grained tannins and is still relatively young at 3 years, which can benefit from aeration to soften the tannins and enhance the aromatic profile.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 7/10

Louis Jadot employs sustainable/viticultural management—cover crops, reduced chemical usage, native yeasts, precision water management, solar panels at certain facilities, lightweight bottles for some ranges (not all prestige bottlings)

Louis Jadot is a leader in sustainable viticulture in Burgundy, pioneering HVE certification, reduction of chemical inputs, and optimized resource use. The estate is not fully organic or biodynamic but implements environmentally sound practices and is progressing towards higher sustainability. Prestige labels, such as Clos des Ursules, use heavier glass for aging and presentation, moderately impacting overall footprint. As a European wine broadly distributed internationally, the carbon cost is typical for premium Old World Pinot, balanced by consolidated shipping and regional farming standards. Overall, the wine scores well for large-scale Burgundy, but higher scores would require organic/biodynamic certification and further packaging/lightweighting changes.