Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2017

"Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2017

About the producer:
Maison Louis Jadot, established in 1859, is one of Burgundy’s most recognized producers. With a philosophy of respecting terroir, Jadot crafts wines that highlight the distinctive character of each appellation, from regional cuvées to the most prestigious premier and grand crus.

About the region:
Nuits-Saint-Georges is the southernmost major village of the Côte de Nuits, famed for robust, structured, and long-lived Pinot Noir. The premier cru vineyard Les Vaucrains lies on a steep slope with limestone-rich soils, giving wines of great depth and intensity. It is considered one of the top sites in the appellation.

About the grape variety:
Pinot Noir thrives in Nuits-Saint-Georges, producing wines that are powerful and complex. In Les Vaucrains, the grape yields concentrated fruit, firm tannins, and earthy-mineral notes, with excellent potential for aging.

Style and tasting note:
Louis Jadot Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Vaucrains Premier Cru 2017 opens with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, and plum, layered with spice, truffle, and subtle oak. The palate is full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins, lively acidity, and a long, complex finish. This is a wine of intensity and elegance, capable of evolving beautifully in the cellar.

Trivia:
The name “Vaucrains” likely comes from the old French “val crains,” or “valley of fears,” referencing the vineyard’s rugged, challenging terrain. Despite its name, Les Vaucrains is one of Nuits-Saint-Georges’ most celebrated sites, producing wines often compared in stature to grand crus."