Louis Jadot - Chablis (Chardonnay) 2014
A wine that is easy to drink with or without food at a bargain price
August 16, 2017
While I have always shied away from negociants (wine makers who largely buy their wine rather than actually own their own grapes), Louis Jadot is almost a legend in Burgundy. Still, it is likely the quality of this vintage has more to do with the quality of the wine rather than the winemaker. As I am sure we all know, 2014 was a classic vintage for white burgundy wine. While I think French Burgundy can make the best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, historically high levels of vintage-quality volatility can make it a challenge to find a quality Burgundy. However, during classic vintages, it can be a wonderful experience for many wines in both white and red Burgundy.
With respect to this particular Chablis, the wine presented with a light floral aroma and had a pale yellow color. The wine also had steely qualities and some hints of musty socks (always a good sign). Initially, the wine was a touch sweet with ripe acidity that momentarily grabbed the middle palate. After opening up, the wine had some good crisp fruit, with some oak and acidity that lingered into the middle and back palate. For essentially a village wine, I felt it was sufficiently structured with fruit, acidity and minerality that had something for everyone.
For $30/btl. this wine for 2014 this wine has great value.
With respect to this particular Chablis, the wine presented with a light floral aroma and had a pale yellow color. The wine also had steely qualities and some hints of musty socks (always a good sign). Initially, the wine was a touch sweet with ripe acidity that momentarily grabbed the middle palate. After opening up, the wine had some good crisp fruit, with some oak and acidity that lingered into the middle and back palate. For essentially a village wine, I felt it was sufficiently structured with fruit, acidity and minerality that had something for everyone.
For $30/btl. this wine for 2014 this wine has great value.