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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