BEAUNE 1er Cru Célébration 2012

BEAUNE 1er Cru Célébration 2012
Vineyards situation
The strength of the Beaune appellation is grounded in its 337 hectares of premier
cru vineyards, which offer great stylistic diversity.
Characteristics
Côte de Beaune
Premier Cru
Red
PINOT NOIR
Founded in Beaune in 1859, Maison Louis Jadot has always focused on the
terroirs of these premiers crus, emphasising their huge potential.
With the release of the 2012 vintage (a year of small yields and extremely high
quality), we would like to offer you our Celebration of Beaune's premiers crus.
This blend is based on a number of different climats, whose names are featured
on the front label: LE CLOS DES URSULES, LES BOUCHEROTTES, LES
PERTUISOTS, LES THEURONS, LES AVAUX, LES AIGROTS,LES CENTS
VIGNES, LES GREVES, LES PERRIERES, AUX COUCHERIAS, LES TUVILAINS,
LES CHOUACHEUX, LES MONTREVENOTS, LES SIZIES, LES REVERSEES, LES
TOUSSAINTS, AUX CRAS, LES VIGNES FRANCHES et LES BRESSANDES.
Wine making
The Beaune 1er Cru Célébratin is matured in oak barrels for 18 months.
Winemaker's comments / Gastronomy
This wine is deeply coloured, and shows notes of dark berries. Its tannins are fine
grained and silky, showing the hallmark complexity and richness of Beaune's
premiers crus.
Preservation
This is a wine that will age well for at least 30 years.