2019 Corton Pougets
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The 2019 Corton Pougets Grand Cru is another that displays a little VA on the nose that masks what is otherwise some quite attractive, feisty red fruit. I get a bit of alcoholic burn here. The palate is chewy on the entry, very concentrated and dense, a decadent Corton that is consequently missing panache and precision, especially on its lumbering finish. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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The Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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The 2019 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru (Domaine des Héritiers Jadot) is excellent, unwinding in the glass with notes of cherries, plums, orange rind, dark chocolate, sweet spices and toasty new oak. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered, it's deep and concentrated, with broad shoulders and rich, powdery structuring tannins. As usual, this is a fine proposition for the medium- to long-haul.
The 2019 Corton-Pougets Grand Cru was ever so slightly reduced on the nose, but opens with time to reveal quite intense black fruit laced with vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, very good weight and a fine bead of acidity. This conveys the most energy of the three Corton Grand Crus from Jadot that I tasted. Velvety texture on the finish. Lovely. Just one used barrel produced.
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.