Who makes it
Frédéric Barnier joined Louis Jadot in 2010 as Technical Director, working under Jacques Lardière. Lardière had been responsible for winemaking and bottling for 42 years.
Maison Louis Jadot and Domaine Gagey are parallel labels within the same house. Maison Louis Jadot is primarily négociant sourced, while Domaine Gagey identifies Gagey family owned vineyard parcels. Pierre-Henry Gagey became President in 1992 and held the role until his retirement in 2023. His son Thibault Gagey currently serves as Managing Director.
Where it grows
Bourgogne is a regional appellation, so its label covers a wider geographic category than a village or Premier Cru wine. For Jadot, Pinot Noir Bourgogne comes from vineyards across Côte d'Or and Côte Chalonnaise, while Chardonnay Bourgogne uses grapes from Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise.
What they make
Pinot Noir Bourgogne is the core red, made from 100% Pinot Noir. It brings plum, raspberry and cherry aromas, fresh red fruit flavours and refreshing acidity.
Chardonnay Bourgogne is the core white, made from 100% Chardonnay selected from growers in Mâconnais and Côte Chalonnaise. Its nose brings green apple, pear, crushed stone and floral notes, followed by bright citrus and slight tropical notes of apricot and pineapple. Partial oak ageing is part of its élevage.