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.
Grapes comefrom three vineyards within the appellation of Morgon : Côte du Py, Bellevue and Roche Noire. Picked and sorted by hand, then de-stemmed, the grapes macerate slowly over the course of three or four weeks. The wines are aged for 10 months in concrete tank and in oak barrels of varying ages.
The Morgon individual character originates from the rich volcanic soils on which it grows. An extremely rich and generous Cru Beaujolais with plenty of supple fruit as well as a hearty richness.
