Louis Jadot - Santenay Clos de Malte Blanc 2020 (750ml)
Price: $54.99
| Producer | Louis Jadot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Santenay |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 2384 |
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This lemon-scented and woody wine is rich and structured, yet elegant. It will develop in the bottle for 5 to 10 years.
Louis Jadot Description
Located in Santenay, in the southern Côte de Beaune, Clos de Malte is a 17 acres monopole of Louis Jadot that lies at the foot of the Montagne des Troix Croix. It is planted primarily to Pinot Noir on moist soil of limestone and clay, but there is also a small amount of Chardonnay here. In winemaking, the Chardonnay grapes are fermented and matured in oak barrels for about 12 months.
James Suckling: 92 Points
Full pear and candied-lemon nose with quite pronounced, yeasty notes from sur-lie maturation and a hint of tarragon. Quite a rich, bold wine for Santenay, but with a cool, slightly herbal side that balances the ripeness very nicely. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
Aromas of citrus zest, crisp orchard fruit, clear honey and almonds introduce the 2020 Santenay Clos de Malte Blanc (Domaine Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, charming wine that's bright and vibrant, concluding with a chalky finish. This is another success for this late-ripening site.
Vinous: 90 Points
The 2020 Santenay Clos de Malte Blanc has a zesty nose with blood orange and light citrus aromas, just a very small reduction that is noticeable. The palate is well balanced and shows much more complexity and personality compared to the Santenay Blanc, a little chalkiness towards the finish and more persistency. This should mature nicely in bottle.
