Louis Jadot, Santenay, Clos de Malte, Rouge 2016 Barolo cellar a few

cellar a few

while the high percentage of new oak barrels (84%) contributes to the wine's shape and volume

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94-96 points Wine Advocate From barrel

layered and high-toned while steering clear of either shrillness or thickness

Louis Jadot, Santenay, Clos de Malte, Rouge 2016 Barolo cellar a fewLocated in Santenay, in the southern Cte de Beaune, Clos de Malte is a 17 acres monopole of Louis Jadot that lies at the foot of the Montagne des Troix Croix. It is planted primarily to Pinot Noir on moist soil of limestone and clay, but there is also a small amount of Chardonnay here. In winemaking, the Pinot Noir grapes are fermented in tanks for up to 4 weeks, and then the wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 months before bottling. 92 Points