Louis Jadot owns over 132 hectares of vineyards throughout
Burgundy, including 90 separate individual vineyards, 84 hectares in the
Beaujolais Crus and 18 hectares in the Mâconnais, predominantly in Pouilly-Fuissé.
Of the 23 Grands Crus in the Côte de
Nuits, Maison Louis Jadot produces wines from 14: Mazis-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos
de Bèze, Chambertin, Chapelle-Chambertin, Carmes-Chambertin, Latricières-Chambertin,
Griotte-Chambertin, Clos de la Roche, Clos Saint-Denis, Bonnes Mares, Musigny, Clos
Vougeot, Echezeaux and Grands Echezeaux.
Maison Louis Jadot produces 15 Premier Cru wines from the
Côte de Nuits, nine of which are domaine wines from vineyards they own. Louis
Jadot’s greatest presence is in the Côte de Beaune, producing a staggering 50
Premiers Crus from the region.
The vineyards are all farmed sustainably, to promote
biodiversity and maintain soil health by minimizing the use of chemical
treatments.
Regarding the structures of its supply
agreements with growers throughout Burgundy, there is no binding contract or
any obligation to buy the fruit. Selection is made purely on quality, working
closely with its suppliers and lending advice when required. Jadot pays a
premium for its grapes (typically the same price a producer sells finished
wine) in order to have continuity of supply and the best fruit. Buying the
grapes at this early stage (versus must or wine) also provides Jadot with more
control over quality.
