Louis Jadot

Burgundy is never simple, but some names give you a way in. Louis Jadot is one of them. Founded in 1859, the maison has grown into one of the most recognised producers in the region. What makes it remarkable is not just its scale but how Louis Jadot manages to hold so many pieces of Burgundy under one roof, from humble Bourgogne Aligoté to revered 1er Cru vineyards.

For many, their first encounter is Louis Jadot Chablis. Pure Chardonnay from the limestone soils of northern Burgundy (https://www.reservecellar.com.au/region/france/burgundy). Green apple, lemon zest, a chalky edge where you can almost taste the salt. Fresh and direct. It belongs with oysters, simple seafood, or even just a quiet lunch where clarity matters more than weight.

Head further south and the style shifts. Louis Jadot’s Pinot Noir shows the red fruit and earth that Burgundy lovers chase. Village wines are generous, Premier Crus bring more structure. Open them young and they’re bright, fruit-forward. Give them a few years and they settle, taking on notes of mushroom, spice, a deeper savoury character.

One wine that slips under the radar is the Bourgogne Aligoté Louis Jadot. Crisp, slightly floral, with citrus and almond in the mix. It’s Burgundy’s “other” white. Traditionally splashed with crème de cassis for a Kir, but worth drinking straight, especially with goat cheese or fresh salads.

Behind it all is Jadot’s dual role as grower and négociant. The maison bottles wine from its own vineyards and from trusted growers across the region. That breadth is unusual, but the thread is consistency. Everyday bottles give a true taste of Burgundy. The 1er Cru and Grand Cru wines go deeper, rewarding patience in the cellar.

At The Reserve Cellar, we treat Jadot’s breadth with care. They are part of Burgundy’s long conversation between land and winemaker, history and glass. With Louis Jadot, every sip offers an answer to the question often asked — is Louis Jadot a good wine? In fact, it’s one of Burgundy’s most dependable names, whether you’re starting your journey with Chablis or exploring deeper with Premier Cru Pinot Noir. The real question is which part of Burgundy you’d like to explore first.