2022 Louis Jadot Meursault 1er Cru Charmes
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2042 |
Description
Louis Jadot and the Charmes vineyard
Louis Jadot is one of the established names in Burgundy, working with a clear focus on terroir, balance, and precision. The Premier Cru Charmes is one of the most expressive plots in Meursault and is known for a combination of creaminess, finesse, and open aromas. Under the Winery tab, you'll find further background information about the estate and the working methods of the team behind this renowned producer.
The Charmes plot lies on the southern slopes of Meursault and has a subsoil of calcareous marl and sandy textures. This soil produces wines with natural breadth and ripeness, but also with sufficient fresh tension and subtlety, especially in vintages where the grapes ripen evenly.
The character of the 2022 vintage in Meursault Charmes
The 2022 harvest was characterized by heat and dryness, but thanks to some crucial rains in June and late August, the grapes remained fresh and balanced. The wine demonstrates that ripeness and vibrancy can coexist well this year. This results in a style where softness, tension, and aromatic finesse complement each other.
In the cellar, Jadot now works with larger foudres and 500-liter barrels alongside classic pieces, a development that gives the wines more space and ensures their texture remains satiny smooth without excessive oak influence. The organic conversion underway at the estate also contributes to an increasingly pure expression of the vineyards.
Grapes and vinification of the 2022 Meursault Charmes
The wine is made from 100 percent Chardonnay from the Premier Cru parcel of Charmes. The grapes are harvested by hand and processed under refrigerated conditions to preserve their aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place in oak, followed by further aging in a combination of classic and larger barrels.
This method gives the wine a refined structure and elegant breadth. The 2022 Charmes is remarkably satiny in texture, with a pure concentration and a particularly charming mouthfeel. The finish reveals a subtle salty note that gives the wine length and tension.
Color, aroma and taste of the 2022 Meursault Charmes
The wine opens with inviting aromas of pear, peach, and white flowers. These are complemented by notes of hazelnut and delicate puff pastry accents that contribute to the rich aroma. The buttery pastry note is elegant and never overpowering, giving the wine a beautiful balance between fruit and subtle creaminess.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied. The texture has a satiny softness and a beautiful combination of ripe fruit and lively acidity. The refined structure creates a charming first impression, followed by a precise, slightly salty finish that gives the wine tension and depth. This vintage proves to be one of the most successful Charmes releases from these plots to date.
Storage potential and development
The 2022 Charmes is already appealing at a young age thanks to its open and ripe profile. Yet, the wine has sufficient structure and acidity to evolve beautifully over the next ten to fifteen years. With bottle aging, the hazelnut notes, floral nuances, and subtle creaminess will deepen, while the salty tension and precision remain intact. For lovers of elegant Meursault, this is a wine that offers both immediate enjoyment and future potential.
Would you like to order Louis Jadot wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read full wine reviews from publications like Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings for the 2022 Meursault Charmes
Scallops with lemon butter and parsley
The fine creaminess of the dish complements the satiny texture of the wine, while citrus enhances the freshness.
Cod with beurre blanc and fresh herbs
The combination of tender fish and creamy sauce harmonizes with the elegant breadth of the Charmes.
Veal oyster with morels and light cream sauce
The earthy mushrooms and refined creaminess pair perfectly with the subtle puff pastry and hazelnut notes in the wine.
Pasta with lobster and a soft bisque
The rich shellfish aroma blends beautifully with the wine’s fruity precision and satin texture.
Risotto with asparagus and Parmesan
The creamy texture and green nuances form a beautiful combination with the fresh, ripe peach and pear aromas.
Roasted cauliflower with hazelnuts and lemon oil
The light nuttiness and toast complement the subtle pastry notes in the wine.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Winery | Louis Jadot |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2042 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (90-92)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Aromas of pear, peach, hazelnuts, white flowers and buttery pastry preface the 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes (Domaine Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming wine with lively acids and a saline finish. It's the finest Charmes that Jadot has produced from the former Prieur-Brunet holdings to date.
Winemaker Frédéric Barnier and his team have produced another strong portfolio chez Jadot, with a relatively abundant crop of charming, pure and demonstrative wines, with alcohol back in more normal territory after the highs of 2018, 2019 and 2020. As I've written before, in the cellar, foudres and 500-liter barrels now complement classic 228-liter pièces, a further evolution adapting to warmer, riper vintages. A cold room also helps chill down any fruit that's too warm when it enters the winery. 2022 is also the second vintage of organic conversion for the Domaine Louis Jadot and the Domaine Gagey.
Published: Jan 18, 2024
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Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2026 - 2043
From: Now, For My Latest Trick: Burgundy 2022 (Jan 2024)
The 2022 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru has a well-defined and elegant bouquet: yellow plum, quince and touches of crushed stone. The palate is taut, fresh, and well-defined, with a subtle reduction at play. The acidity is well-judged and nicely poised, yet it delivers the intensity and depth one expects from this Premier Cru. It is very promising and a worthy follow-up to the excellent 2021.
- By Neal Martin on October 2023
As I have done for several years, I conducted an unexpurgated tasting of Jadot, broaching comprehensive whites and reds over two-morning sessions with head winemaker Frédéric Barnier.
“The 2022 vintage was one of the warmest in Burgundy. On average, it was warmer than 1947 or 2003, so it’s in the top two or three ever. It was also one of the driest, below the average quantity of rainfall every month except one, which is key to explaining the season. That was due to three or four days of rain at the end of June. It was fundamental because, without it, the vines would have been completely stressed and blocked, probably losing a large part of the fruit. Water was really the challenge. The vines adapted to the heat, especially since it came at the beginning of the season. Between early July to around August 20, there was no rain. Zero. So, the capacity of the vines to withstand this lack of water derives from the rain in June: 80mm in the Côte de Beaune and a maximum of 150mm in the north of the Côte de Nuits. Also, it fell as two or three storms instead of one, which is important because water could penetrate the subsoil.”
“The second key moment is the change of weather at the end of August. We were worried for the young vines in terms of lack of water and saw some yellowing of leaves, and the berries became a little shriveled, which are bad signs because it means the vines are trying to survive instead of focusing [their energy] on the fruit. The forecast was for some rain, so it was a kind of bet. If there had been no water, then it would have been a problem, but some rain would restart the vines. We had around 10-20mm, which is not a lot, so it did not alter the volume but changed the ambiance, and we saw the beginning of warm days and fresh nights, which helped the vines to regain the classic ripening cycle. We could see the ripeness arriving and it moderated the level of alcohol, between 13.0% to 13.5%. The sanitary conditions were fine because of the dry conditions with just a bit of oïdium. We started the harvest for the whites at the end of August. The 2022 vintage has one of the lowest acidities, less than the previous two vintages, which is challenging for the whites, but the lower alcohol means you don’t feel it. So, I prefer it to the 2019 whites. We did not acidify, though we stopped the malolactic fermentation earlier than other vintages. In 2022, we kept 1g/L of malic acid; in 2020, it was 0.5g/L of malic acid. With regard to the reds, we are experimenting with stem addition as full clusters. I do not want to shape the wine in terms of style, so the maximum I have used is 30%.”
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Louis Jadot Cote de Beaune
In contrast to the Côte de Nuits - where almost exclusively red Burgundy is made - in the Côte de Beaune mostly white, but also some red wines are made. Both wine regions are part of the Côte d 'Or and are located east of the Hautes Côtes and are separated by wine city Beaune.
The most beautiful red Burgundies of the Côte d 'Or are made of pinot noir from marl-rich plots along a long low-lying hillside. The white grape groves can be found where the bottom of the 'Gold Coast' consists largely of limestone.
Both the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and - Beaune are oriented east and southeast, and are therefore reasonably protected from the wet west wind.
The recent history of Burgundy house Louis Jadot started in 1970 when oenologist Jacques Lardière offered his services to André Gagey, the then general manager and father of the current - eponymous - manager of the company. As the chief man of the technical staff, the maître de chais, he is responsible for the more than 140 hectares of vineyards and the vinification process of some 150 wines from the Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Maconnais and Beaujolais. His approach is unique in the wine world at the time: he lets nature take its full course.
The quirky winemaker shuns the use of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and any other crop stimulants or protectants. Because, he believes, a healthy soil gives strong grapes and therefore good wines. In fact, Lardière is so confident in nature that he does not work with industrial yeasts, he finds complicated chemical analyzes in laboratories superfluous, and peeling and fermentation take place without temperature-influencing equipment. Only limited pruning and a 'green harvest' are allowed.
The grapes for the wines of Louis Jadot are always harvested manually. This prevents over- and unripe fruits from ending up in the vinification process. In addition, the grape pickers use small boxes when harvesting so that the bunches are not bruised or damaged prematurely. Grapes that nevertheless escape this attention are still removed from the selection table or table de tri.
The starting point for the vinification of Jadot wines is that each appellation has its unique smell and taste. The terroir so famous in Burgundy must always be recognizable in the wine. As a result, there is no such thing as general as a Jadot "wine style": each type of Louis Jadot wine has its own individual character.
Louis Jadot and the Charmes vineyard
Louis Jadot is one of the established names in Burgundy, working with a clear focus on terroir, balance, and precision. The Premier Cru Charmes is one of the most expressive plots in Meursault and is known for a combination of creaminess, finesse, and open aromas. Under the Winery tab, you'll find further background information about the estate and the working methods of the team behind this renowned producer.
The Charmes plot lies on the southern slopes of Meursault and has a subsoil of calcareous marl and sandy textures. This soil produces wines with natural breadth and ripeness, but also with sufficient fresh tension and subtlety, especially in vintages where the grapes ripen evenly.
The character of the 2022 vintage in Meursault Charmes
The 2022 harvest was characterized by heat and dryness, but thanks to some crucial rains in June and late August, the grapes remained fresh and balanced. The wine demonstrates that ripeness and vibrancy can coexist well this year. This results in a style where softness, tension, and aromatic finesse complement each other.
In the cellar, Jadot now works with larger foudres and 500-liter barrels alongside classic pieces, a development that gives the wines more space and ensures their texture remains satiny smooth without excessive oak influence. The organic conversion underway at the estate also contributes to an increasingly pure expression of the vineyards.
Grapes and vinification of the 2022 Meursault Charmes
The wine is made from 100 percent Chardonnay from the Premier Cru parcel of Charmes. The grapes are harvested by hand and processed under refrigerated conditions to preserve their aromatic freshness. Fermentation takes place in oak, followed by further aging in a combination of classic and larger barrels.
This method gives the wine a refined structure and elegant breadth. The 2022 Charmes is remarkably satiny in texture, with a pure concentration and a particularly charming mouthfeel. The finish reveals a subtle salty note that gives the wine length and tension.
Color, aroma and taste of the 2022 Meursault Charmes
The wine opens with inviting aromas of pear, peach, and white flowers. These are complemented by notes of hazelnut and delicate puff pastry accents that contribute to the rich aroma. The buttery pastry note is elegant and never overpowering, giving the wine a beautiful balance between fruit and subtle creaminess.
On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied. The texture has a satiny softness and a beautiful combination of ripe fruit and lively acidity. The refined structure creates a charming first impression, followed by a precise, slightly salty finish that gives the wine tension and depth. This vintage proves to be one of the most successful Charmes releases from these plots to date.
Storage potential and development
The 2022 Charmes is already appealing at a young age thanks to its open and ripe profile. Yet, the wine has sufficient structure and acidity to evolve beautifully over the next ten to fifteen years. With bottle aging, the hazelnut notes, floral nuances, and subtle creaminess will deepen, while the salty tension and precision remain intact. For lovers of elegant Meursault, this is a wine that offers both immediate enjoyment and future potential.
Would you like to order Louis Jadot wines online?
If available, you'll find the official fact sheet and additional information about this fine wine in the "Attachments" tab. We'll automatically send you these when you order this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway with ample parking. Click here for our address. You can read full wine reviews from publications like Parker, Suckling, Vinous, and Wine Spectator.
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
Wine and food pairings for the 2022 Meursault Charmes
Scallops with lemon butter and parsley
The fine creaminess of the dish complements the satiny texture of the wine, while citrus enhances the freshness.
Cod with beurre blanc and fresh herbs
The combination of tender fish and creamy sauce harmonizes with the elegant breadth of the Charmes.
Veal oyster with morels and light cream sauce
The earthy mushrooms and refined creaminess pair perfectly with the subtle puff pastry and hazelnut notes in the wine.
Pasta with lobster and a soft bisque
The rich shellfish aroma blends beautifully with the wine’s fruity precision and satin texture.
Risotto with asparagus and Parmesan
The creamy texture and green nuances form a beautiful combination with the fresh, ripe peach and pear aromas.
Roasted cauliflower with hazelnuts and lemon oil
The light nuttiness and toast complement the subtle pastry notes in the wine.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bourgogne |
| Appellation | Meursault |
| Winery | Louis Jadot |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2042 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP (90-92)
Reviewed by:
William Kelley
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
N/A
Aromas of pear, peach, hazelnuts, white flowers and buttery pastry preface the 2022 Meursault 1er Cru Charmes (Domaine Louis Jadot), a medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming wine with lively acids and a saline finish. It's the finest Charmes that Jadot has produced from the former Prieur-Brunet holdings to date.
Winemaker Frédéric Barnier and his team have produced another strong portfolio chez Jadot, with a relatively abundant crop of charming, pure and demonstrative wines, with alcohol back in more normal territory after the highs of 2018, 2019 and 2020. As I've written before, in the cellar, foudres and 500-liter barrels now complement classic 228-liter pièces, a further evolution adapting to warmer, riper vintages. A cold room also helps chill down any fruit that's too warm when it enters the winery. 2022 is also the second vintage of organic conversion for the Domaine Louis Jadot and the Domaine Gagey.
Published: Jan 18, 2024
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Vinous
(92-94)
Drinking Window
2026 - 2043
From: Now, For My Latest Trick: Burgundy 2022 (Jan 2024)
The 2022 Meursault Les Charmes 1er Cru has a well-defined and elegant bouquet: yellow plum, quince and touches of crushed stone. The palate is taut, fresh, and well-defined, with a subtle reduction at play. The acidity is well-judged and nicely poised, yet it delivers the intensity and depth one expects from this Premier Cru. It is very promising and a worthy follow-up to the excellent 2021.
- By Neal Martin on October 2023
As I have done for several years, I conducted an unexpurgated tasting of Jadot, broaching comprehensive whites and reds over two-morning sessions with head winemaker Frédéric Barnier.
“The 2022 vintage was one of the warmest in Burgundy. On average, it was warmer than 1947 or 2003, so it’s in the top two or three ever. It was also one of the driest, below the average quantity of rainfall every month except one, which is key to explaining the season. That was due to three or four days of rain at the end of June. It was fundamental because, without it, the vines would have been completely stressed and blocked, probably losing a large part of the fruit. Water was really the challenge. The vines adapted to the heat, especially since it came at the beginning of the season. Between early July to around August 20, there was no rain. Zero. So, the capacity of the vines to withstand this lack of water derives from the rain in June: 80mm in the Côte de Beaune and a maximum of 150mm in the north of the Côte de Nuits. Also, it fell as two or three storms instead of one, which is important because water could penetrate the subsoil.”
“The second key moment is the change of weather at the end of August. We were worried for the young vines in terms of lack of water and saw some yellowing of leaves, and the berries became a little shriveled, which are bad signs because it means the vines are trying to survive instead of focusing [their energy] on the fruit. The forecast was for some rain, so it was a kind of bet. If there had been no water, then it would have been a problem, but some rain would restart the vines. We had around 10-20mm, which is not a lot, so it did not alter the volume but changed the ambiance, and we saw the beginning of warm days and fresh nights, which helped the vines to regain the classic ripening cycle. We could see the ripeness arriving and it moderated the level of alcohol, between 13.0% to 13.5%. The sanitary conditions were fine because of the dry conditions with just a bit of oïdium. We started the harvest for the whites at the end of August. The 2022 vintage has one of the lowest acidities, less than the previous two vintages, which is challenging for the whites, but the lower alcohol means you don’t feel it. So, I prefer it to the 2019 whites. We did not acidify, though we stopped the malolactic fermentation earlier than other vintages. In 2022, we kept 1g/L of malic acid; in 2020, it was 0.5g/L of malic acid. With regard to the reds, we are experimenting with stem addition as full clusters. I do not want to shape the wine in terms of style, so the maximum I have used is 30%.”
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Louis Jadot Cote de Beaune
In contrast to the Côte de Nuits - where almost exclusively red Burgundy is made - in the Côte de Beaune mostly white, but also some red wines are made. Both wine regions are part of the Côte d 'Or and are located east of the Hautes Côtes and are separated by wine city Beaune.
The most beautiful red Burgundies of the Côte d 'Or are made of pinot noir from marl-rich plots along a long low-lying hillside. The white grape groves can be found where the bottom of the 'Gold Coast' consists largely of limestone.
Both the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and - Beaune are oriented east and southeast, and are therefore reasonably protected from the wet west wind.
The recent history of Burgundy house Louis Jadot started in 1970 when oenologist Jacques Lardière offered his services to André Gagey, the then general manager and father of the current - eponymous - manager of the company. As the chief man of the technical staff, the maître de chais, he is responsible for the more than 140 hectares of vineyards and the vinification process of some 150 wines from the Chablis, Côte d'Or, Côte Chalonnaise, Maconnais and Beaujolais. His approach is unique in the wine world at the time: he lets nature take its full course.
The quirky winemaker shuns the use of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers and any other crop stimulants or protectants. Because, he believes, a healthy soil gives strong grapes and therefore good wines. In fact, Lardière is so confident in nature that he does not work with industrial yeasts, he finds complicated chemical analyzes in laboratories superfluous, and peeling and fermentation take place without temperature-influencing equipment. Only limited pruning and a 'green harvest' are allowed.
The grapes for the wines of Louis Jadot are always harvested manually. This prevents over- and unripe fruits from ending up in the vinification process. In addition, the grape pickers use small boxes when harvesting so that the bunches are not bruised or damaged prematurely. Grapes that nevertheless escape this attention are still removed from the selection table or table de tri.
The starting point for the vinification of Jadot wines is that each appellation has its unique smell and taste. The terroir so famous in Burgundy must always be recognizable in the wine. As a result, there is no such thing as general as a Jadot "wine style": each type of Louis Jadot wine has its own individual character.
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