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.

Located between Beaune and Pernand-Vergelesses, the Savigny-lès-Beaune vineyard sits at an altitude of between 220 and 360 metres. The south-facing Clos des Guettes has a limestone terroir, which is particularly pebbly, for optimal drainage.
The hand-harvested grapes are placed in small baskets before being sorted and destemmed. They are then transferred to open-top wooden or stainless-steel vats for a three to four week maceration period and are punched down twice a day. The wine is then aged for around 18 months in barrels from Louis Jadot's own cooperage, of which a third are new.
The Clos des Guettes evokes aromas and flavours of fruits and spices, with a touch of peony. On the palate, this wine is supple and delicate, with a fleshy body framed by well-ripened tannins. A precise and slightly austere wine, which may be left to mature 8 to 10 years in the cellar and would pair perfectly with moussaka or rabbit terrine.