Based in Beaune, it combines historic stature with remarkable vitality, continuing to attract leading figures of the wine world to shape and interpret its many terroirs. Now owned by an American family, the wines are crafted under the assured direction of Frédéric Barnier, who safeguards the house’s hallmark precision and consistency. These unwavering standards are what sets Maison Jadot apart in Burgundy. With 225 hectares under vine and representation across 130 appellations, not only in the Côte d’Or but also in the Mâconnais and Beaujolais, wine lovers can expect genuine pleasure at every price level, always easily identifiable by the iconic Bacchus head on the label. The estate favours traditional winemaking methods, with slow fermentations and extended ageing. Chemical herbicides are prohibited and yields are strictly limited. A house where scale never eclipses identity, and tradition continues to shape every bottle.

Louis Jadot has a heritage of uncommon vines. But above all, the famous Beaunoise has acquired plots on the most prized grands crus of Burgundy such as Le Montrachet. On a clayey-limestone soil, rich in draining pebbles, the Chardonnay here produces wine with legendary concentration. Grapes are usually harvested very late. The acidity on the palate balances this and gives it a wonderful finish. A mythical wine to taste after at least 10 years’ aging.