Louis Jadot, Santenay, Clos de Malte, France 2018

“The 2018 Santenay Clos de Malte (Domaine Louis Jadot) confirms its fine showing a year ago, bursting with aromas of cherries and berries mingled with hints of spice and dried petals. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and succulent, with an enveloping core of fruit, beautifully refined tannins and lively acids, this will offer a broad drinking window.”-90WA, 2021-203

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.  The Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in tanks for up to 4 weeks, and then the wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 months before bottling.