In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, spice, earth, rose

Palate: raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk

Jadot's historic Beaune monopole, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

What it pairs with

How to serve Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Coq au vin, Pate en croute lyonnais, Saucisson de Lyon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Clos des Ursules in the Vignes Franches is the founding vineyard of the Jadot family, a monopole since the 19th century.

  1. 1826 — Clos des Ursules acquired by the Jadot family

Facts

Producer
Maison Louis Jadot
Grapes
Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification
Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC)
Oak
Around 16 months in French oak, part new
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 55 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
6-18 from vintage
First vintage
1826

Scores

  • Burghound 90 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Frequently asked about Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules

What does Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, spice, earth, rose. On the palate, raspberry, mineral, sweet spice, silk. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Jadot's historic Beaune monopole, supple and red-fruited with spice and a fine, savoury frame.

When should I drink Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules?

Drink 6-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules?

Coq au vin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pate en croute lyonnais and Saucisson de Lyon. A Burgundy braise of rooster in red wine mirrors the cuvee's own dark-fruit and forest-floor register.

What grapes are in Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Ursules?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Beaune, AOC).

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