Louis Jadot Monthélie 1er Cru Champs Fulliot is a well-balanced red wine that is produced in the Burgundy region of France. It is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes, which are grown in some of the most prestigious vineyards in the region. This wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, giving it a complex and elegant flavor profile with notes of red fruits, spices and a subtle hint of oak. On the palate, it is supple and silky, with a long and satisfying finish. This wine pairs beautifully with grilled meat or roasted poultry and is the perfect addition to any special occasion or celebratory meal.

Tasting Notes

A nice ruby colour with a delicate bouquet with hints of flowers - violets and roses, raspberry, cherry and blackberry red fruits and hints of cinnamon and pepper spices. Fresh and fine with soft tannins with good balance between alcohol and acidity.

About the Winery

The wines of Burgundy are amongst the best that you can ever find. The terroir's quality and the climate conditions of this place make it one of the most premium wine-producing places in the world. Louis Jadot, is one label that has been making exemplary French Burgundy wines ever since 1859. The idea of starting this company happened during 1826 when the Jadot family acquired small & individual lots of area in Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules.

Louis Henri Denis Jadot established this wine label in 1859, and this family-owned domaine has been making wine lovers happy to date. Jadot founded this company with the sole aim of popularising the richness of Burgundy wines to the North European countries. Today, many generations later, Louis Jadot wines continue to dominate the European markets.

In 1985, Madame Jadot decided to sell off the family-owned domaine of Louis Jadot to Rudy Kopf. Kopf, until then, was the US importer of the rich Jadot wines. Kopf decided to take the Jadot legacy forward by being true to this brand's rich cultural heritage. Thanks to the blend of ancient and modern winemaking techniques followed here, Louis Jadot is considered America's No.1 French Wine for many years.

Louis Jadot is one of the most important wine producers from the Burgundy region. They are extremely famous for the quality and quantity of grapes grown in their vineyards. While you can find the affordable varieties, such as Bourgogne and Beaujolais easily in the vineyards, you can also spot the most exclusive cru vines such as the Cote de Beaune Chablis.

The grapes that are grown massively in the family vineyards are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Some of the most important Burgundy vineyards where grapes for Louis Jadot wines are grown are Chapelle-Chambertin, Le Musigny, Clos de Vougeot and Echezeaux.

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