Louis Jadot, Santenay, Clos de Malte, Rouge 2017 Napa Valley Rita Hills—and the partner for

Rita Hills—and the partner for such ambition was already there

showing a distinctly floral aspect as well as a redder fruit quality

Today his wines are impossible to find

This wine is very special

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Louis Jadot, Santenay, Clos de Malte, Rouge 2017 Napa Valley Rita Hills—and the partner forLocated 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. 91 Points