2019 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras (Domaine Gagey)

Tasting note

2019 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Aux Cras (Domaine Gagey)

A pale ruby with radiant intensity, the elegant and slightly understated bouquet reveals predominantly fresh red fruit and small wild berries with subtle dark accents (sour cherry, strawberry), underpinned by earthy notes, a hint of truffle, and delicate smoke. It is delightfully gourmand, truly lovely, and more inviting than imposing—an impression that carries through to the palate, which presents a slender body with well-balanced alcohol and high acidity, without lacking any of the requisite weight. The fruit is juicy and surprisingly intense (again cherry, strawberry, a little plum), complemented by a prominent minerality, leading into a long, mouth-watering finish that leaves you wanting more. Very good, even excellent, perhaps—and proof positive that Burgundy's heavyweights, such as Jadot, are more than capable of crafting fine wine.

Drink from 2026 through 2031.

Tasted by Dominik Müller on Friday, 7 August 2026.

Ratings

Flawed?no
DM:
13Wines with a 13 to 16-point rating are excellent wines. Impressive harmony, remarkable depth, and high aging potential.
/ 20 ("excellent")
WSET SAT:
3.5Wines with a 3.5 WSET rating are 'very good' wines -- just shy of 'exceptional' -- according to the WSET scoring system, where we consider balance (B), intensity (I), length (L) and complexity (C). In terms of my personal rating system, wines with a WSET score of 3.5 usually get 93 to 94 DM points.
/ 4.0
Favourite: No

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Wine details

Vintage: 2019
Colour:red
Style:still (dry)
Assemblage:no
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown.
Producer:Louis Jadot
Country:France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion:Côte de Beaune
Appellation: Beaune 1er Cru AOC
Vineyard: Aux Cras
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