Château des Jacques is a wine producer located in Moulin-à-Vent, in the north of the Beaujolais region.[1] The 88 hectares of vineyards are spread over six appellations located in Moulin-à-Vent, Morgon, Chénas and Fleurie.[2] Vineyards included in the domaine's holdings include: Grand Clos de Rochegrès, Clos du Grand Carquelin, Champ de Cour, La Roche, Clos des Thorins, La Rochelle and Côte du Py.[3]

History

Since 1996, Château des Jacques has been owned by Maison Louis Jadot, one of the early-stage investors in Beaujolais.

Cyril Chirouze currently runs the wine domain at Château des Jacques.[4][5]

Reception

In 2016, the Bettane & Desseauve wine guide gave Château des Jacques 3 stars, stating "A viticulture respecting soil life, a meticulous vinification and a balanced ageing. Everything contributes to give great wines from Beaujolais, which will perfectly age in time."[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Maison Louis Jadot Website". Maison Louis Jadot. 2016-05-18.
  2. ↑ "Wine Scores - Producer Profiles - Beyond Beaujolais Nouveau". Winescores.ca. May 6, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Château des Jaques website". www.chateau-des-jacques.fr. 2016-05-18.
  4. ↑ "Cyril Chirouze à la tête du Château des Jacques - All About Burgundy. Informations, dégustations, guide sur les vins de Bourgogne". Allaboutburgundy.fr. October 11, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Cyril Chirouze". www.kobrandwineandspirits.com. 2015.
  6. ↑ Michel Bettane, Thierry Desseauve (2016). Le Guide des vin. Château des Jacques: Flammarion.

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