2020 Louis Jadot Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru les Guettes Rouge

Pinot Noir - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 92 WS 91
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, July 2022

The wonderful red-cherry fruit with hints of redcurrant and blackcurrant pulls you into this very expressive wine. For all the ripeness, the really striking thing about this is the great vitality, the way it leaps and...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, January 2022

(90-92 points) The 2020 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Guettes (Domaine Gagey) reveals aromas of orange rind, raspberries, cherries and spices. Medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with lively acids and...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, May 2023

Sleek, open and expressive, this red reveals black cherry and blackberry fruit framed by accents of earth and spices. Ends with chalky tannins. Best from 2025 through 2038.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Pinot Noir
Country France
Region Burgundy
Sub-region Cote de Beaune
Appellation Savigny les Beaune
Vintage 2020
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13.5%
Closure Cork

The 2020 Louis Jadot Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru les Guettes Rouge is a notable Pinot Noir from the esteemed Burgundy region of France, specifically the Savigny les Beaune appellation in the Côte de Beaune sub-region. This red wine, produced by Louis Jadot, is sealed with a cork and has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 94 points, highlighting its "wonderful red-cherry fruit with hints of redcurrant and blackcurrant." Suckling commended the wine's vitality, stating that it "leaps and bounds over your palate" and praised its "crispness at the long, clean finish." He also mentioned that the wine is made from organically grown grapes, adding to its appeal. According to Suckling, the wine is versatile enough to be enjoyed now or held for future consumption.

Wine Spectator gave the wine a solid score of 91 points, describing it as "sleek, open and expressive." The review noted the presence of "black cherry and blackberry fruit framed by accents of earth and spices" and pointed out the "chalky tannins" that mark the finish. Wine Spectator suggests that the wine will be at its best from 2025 through 2038, indicating its potential for aging.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also reviewed this wine, scoring it between 90-92 points. The review by WK described the wine as having aromas of "orange rind, raspberries, cherries and spices." It was noted for being "medium to full-bodied, rich and concentrated," with "lively acids and powdery tannin." The review concluded that the wine possesses "plenty of potential," indicating a promising future for this vintage.

Overall, the 2020 Louis Jadot Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru les Guettes Rouge is a vibrant and expressive Pinot Noir, celebrated for its rich fruit flavors, lively acidity, and balanced tannins. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now but also has the structure to age gracefully over the coming years.