Château des Jacques, one of the most esteemed estates in Beaujolais, has been a proud member of the Louis Jadot family for over two decades. It was originally established in the 18th century with only a couple of hectares of Moulin a Vent. Over the centuries and under different ownerships it has acquired more vineyards in Moulin a Vent, Fleurie and Morgon.
Unlike many of the winemakers in Beaujolais whose wines undergo carbonic maceration, the Chateau makes wine in a more Burgundian style through destemming, parcel vinification, long macerations, aging in barrels and bottling at the property. All of the red wines are made from100% Gamay grape variety.
From the famed Côte du Py and considered by many to be the best site in Morgon. The terroir, made up of bluish rocks from an ancient underwater volcano, is a defining feature. Grapes are carefully hand-picked and sorted, then de-stemmed and left to macerate for up to four weeks. Throughout fermentation, only indigenous yeasts are used, with regular plunging and pumping over for extraction. The wines are aged in Château des Jacques historic cellar for 10 months, in both old and new oak barrels.
A very elegant wine which is both powerful and incredibly long. The palate is deeply fruited with firm tannins and lots of structure.
Pair it with grilled and roasted red meats.
