2013 Clos de la Roche
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Medium red with a palish rim. Complex, soil-inflected aromas of red berries, rose petal, coffee, meat and musky underbrush. In the mouth, fine-grained raspberry, game and savory soil flavors are invigorated by notes of flowers, pepper and spices. Structured but without any hardness, this surprisingly accessible wine finishes with suave, nearly invisible tannins and a strong repeating raspberry flavor. With time in the glass, exotic notes of yellow peach and passion fruit emerged. This fascinating Clos de la Roche is less backward than some examples of this grand cru in 2013.
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Neal Martin
Jancis Robinson MW
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(this is purchased wine from three origins): Good full red. Soil-driven aromas of redcurrant, mocha, menthol and brown spices. Dense, sappy and concentrated, with red fruit, spice and sweet oak flavors showing attractive sweetness and a fine-grained texture. Good cut here too. Finishes sweetly tannic and long.
The 2013 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru has an inviting, warm and enveloping bouquet that seems to surround the senses and give them a big hug. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, animated citrus fruit underlying the black cherries and wild strawberry notes. There is really quite wonderful precision and focus on the finish. This is one of Jadot's best 2013s.
Light crimson and very sweet initially with just a suggestion of fruit that is just on the cusp of ripeness. Pretty rather than magnificent. (JR)
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.