2017 Clos de la Roche
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The 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru (Maison Louis Jadot) unwinds in the glass with a reticent nose of spicy red berry fruits and cedary wood. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, firm and a little ephemeral. It isn't the high point of the range.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Neal Martin
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The 2017 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has a straightforward, well-defined if not overly complex bouquet. There is a sense of airiness to this Grand Cru. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, quite grippy in the mouth but tight and very linear toward the finish, just when you are yearning for it to fan out. As such, the persistence feels a tad short at the moment.
Cask sample. Not especially deep crimson. Pure and refined – though not obviously grand cru weight. Very suave and convincing in terms of quality. Polished to within an inch of its life! But amazingly accessible and rich. (JR)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.