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 Vintage2004 Label 2 of 33 
TypeRed
ProducerLouis Jadot (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
Designationn/a
VineyardClos de la Croix de Pierre
CountryFrance
RegionBurgundy
SubRegionCôte de Beaune
AppellationPernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2018 (based on 63 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See Louis Jadot Pernand Vergelesses Clos de la Croix de Pierre on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 13 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by noir on 2/13/2015 & rated 91 points: Needs an hour to start. Just over the peak. My last bottle. (2111 views)
 Tasted by Rieslingfan on 9/8/2013: Flat, tired and tannic. A shell of what it once was. (3049 views)
 Tasted by isaacjamesbaker on 5/20/2012 & rated 90 points: Very elegant aromas, much more so than I was expecting. Red cherry and plum fruit, backed up by underbrush and wet leaves. A smell of beef broth and soy sauce lingers on the end of the nose. With a few hours in the decanter, the fruit aromas really began to come out, and there’s this cool raspberry and almost a cola aroma that I love. Tangy cranberry and red plum fruit on the palate. Medium+ acid, but not austere like some others have commented. Lots of savory broth flavor to this, along with some pepper and tobacco and a streak of minerals. Not green or stemmy like some of the 2004s. Dusty tannins provide significant structure to the wine. For my palate, this wine is in a great place right now. It is quite expressive at this point, showing some lovely secondary characteristics. Considering I got this on closeout for like $20, I wish I would’ve bought more. (3067 views)
 Tasted by salil on 9/2/2010 & rated 83 points: Disappointing compared to other bottles I've had - this doesn't show the same complexity or depth; the fruit's more reticent here with the acidity quite shrill and a stemmy, stalky character dominating the aromatics. (3622 views)
 Tasted by salil on 11/11/2009 & rated 90 points: Solid as ever; bright refreshing red fruited flavours over earth, gravel and herbal notes in a very tasty and elegant package. (3755 views)
 Tasted by salil on 10/6/2009 & rated 90 points: Delicious once again. Bright red fruits, savoury gravelly notes underneath and just a hint of that herbal greenness; it's not at all intrusive here and lends the fruit a sense of freshness. Glad I have more. (2008 views)
 Tasted by salil on 9/11/2009 & rated 90 points: From half bottle. Really light and elegant; perfect to go with food with bright acidity underneath bright red fruited flavours mingled with savoury earthy notes and faint herbal elements. Delicious stuff - I need to buy more. (1567 views)
 Tasted by Rieslingfan on 9/29/2008: Tasty if somewhat subdued right now. There's still lots of fruit, but it has to be coaxed from the glass. It's very minerally, but mostly in a shell. 60 minutes in I am just starting to get some real flavors. No green streak here. (1612 views)
 Tasted by Rieslingfan on 3/12/2007: From half-bottle, this is very easy to like right now. Bright strawberry fruit and the most captivating perfumed aromatics. Beautiful bargain-priced Burgundy for casual consumption. (1776 views)
 Tasted by Spencer on 12/29/2006 & rated 90 points: Very well-balanced, bright, loaded with ripe red berry fruit. Nice streak of earth and stones running through it. Building finish. I enjoyed this on its own, but I'm sure this would be a great dinner wine. This is beautiful now, but I wouldn't be surprised if it shut down soon. (1929 views)

Professional 'Channels'
By Allen Meadows
Burghound, 2nd Quarter, 2006, Issue #22
(Maison Louis Jadot Pernand-Vergelesses La Clos de la Croix Pierre 1er Cru Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/12/2006)
(Dom des Héritiers Louis Jadot, Rouge Clos De La Croix De Pierre Pernand-Vergelesses Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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Louis Jadot

Producer website

Jadot site (ENG version) directly above, but without ALL the wines of the FR version showing?!?

English website
U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)

The House of Louis Jadot has been producing exceptional Burgundy wines since its founding in 1859 by Louis Henry Denis Jadot. For the past 150 years Louis Jadot has continued as one of the great names of Burgundy and has gained international reputation for its superb red and white Burgundy wines. Louis Jadot is not only one of the largest producers of estate Burgundies of the Cote d'Or, it is one of the most celebrated exporters of premium Burgundies, owning close to 140 acres of vineyards from 24 of the most prestigious sites in Burgundy.

Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

France

Vins de France (Office National Interprofessionnel des Vins ) | Pages Vins, Directory of French Winegrowers | French Wine (Wikipedia)

Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings

2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.com

Burgundy

Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)

Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.

Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker

# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson

# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates

# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson

# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson

# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio

Côte de Beaune


Côte de Beaune (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne)


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Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

The appellation
At the confluence of two valleys, the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, perched between 290 and 360 meters, is in the northern portion of the Côte de Beaune. The AOC Pernand-Vergelesses covers 123 hectares: 90 hectares of red of which 44 are Premier Cru and 53 of white of which 17 are Premier Cru.
“Sous Frétille” has been classified as a Premier Cru since 2001 (but only for white wines.) The word “Frétille” is a derivation of “forestelle”, or forest in old French. Hence, “Sous Frétille” indiquates the geographic location of the parcel, just under the forest.
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