2020 Domaine Gagey (Louis Jadot) Gagey Louis Jadot 1er Cru Beaune Theurons

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

BH 93 VN 93 WA 92 WS 90
BH 93

Burghound, April 2022

(90-93 points) A perfumed and pretty mix features notes of both red and dark cherry liqueur along with floral and exotic tea nuances. This too possesses a highly attractive mouthfeel with slightly better mid-palate...
VN 93

Vinous, December 2021

(91-93 points) The 2020 Beaune Les Theurons 1er Cru has a much more introverted bouquet compared to the Grèves, with an attractive marine element, hints of kelp and shucked oyster shell percolating through the red fruit...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

(90-92 points) Revealing aromas of cherries, sweet berries, warm spices and raw cocoa, the 2020 Beaune 1er Cru Les Theurons (Domaine Gagey) is medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a rich core of fruit...
WS 90

Wine Spectator, May 2023

Boasts black cherry and black currant fruit accented by earth and a touch of chocolate. Offers beefy tannins that lurk in the background, while the dense structure clamps down on the finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. ...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Beaune
Sub-appellation Les Teurons
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Louis Jadot Gagey 1er Cru Beaune Theurons is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundy region in France, specifically from the Beaune sub-appellation of Les Teurons. This wine, produced by Domaine Gagey (Louis Jadot), is a red wine with a 14% alcohol content and is sealed with a cork.

The wine has garnered positive reviews from several esteemed wine critics. Wine Spectator awarded it a score of 90, praising its "black cherry and black currant fruit accented by earth and a touch of chocolate." The reviewer highlighted its "beefy tannins" and "dense structure" and recommended drinking it between 2026 and 2043.

Vinous provided an impressive score range of 91-93 points, describing the wine as "introverted" with "an attractive marine element, hints of kelp and shucked oyster shell percolating through the red fruit." The palate was noted for its "supple tannins" and "fine line of acidity," with a "detailed and quite peppery finish." Vinous suggested an optimal drinking window from 2024 to 2045.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate gave the wine a 92-point score, appreciating its "aromas of cherries, sweet berries, warm spices, and raw cocoa." The wine was described as "medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy, with a rich core of fruit underpinned by powdery tannins that assert themselves on the youthfully chewy finish."

Burghound also rated the wine highly, with a score range of 90-93 points. The review mentioned a "perfumed and pretty mix" of "red and dark cherry liqueur along with floral and exotic tea nuances." The wine was characterized by its "highly attractive mouthfeel," "mid-palate density," and "relatively powerful flavors." Burghound described it as a "classic Theurons of grace, but no lack of character," advising extended patience for it to reach its peak.

In summary, the 2020 Louis Jadot Gagey 1er Cru Beaune Theurons is a well-regarded Pinot Noir with complex flavors and a promising aging potential, as reflected in the excellent reviews from multiple wine critics.