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DOMAINE LE CLOS JORDANNE
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Domaine Le Clos Jordanne’s dream of crafting exceptional Burgundian-style wines in Niagara takes a momentous step forward with the opening of their first estate winery on the Beamsville Bench. This isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's about a deep commitment to showcasing the unique terroir of Niagara, a region often compared to Burgundy's prestigious Côte d'Or.
The new estate gives Domaine Le Clos Jordanne’s winemaking operations a physical home for the first time, and a winery experience for guests to learn, engage, taste and shop the award-winning wines. Grapes are grown on “Old World Vines” imported from an award-winning luxury winery in the heart of Burgundy, France and are the classic noble varietals from the region.
Doors officially open June 4, marking the beginning of a new era for Domaine Le Clos Jordanne with a renewed focus on revealing the unique and distinct terroir of the Niagara region, making Le Clos Jordanne’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay rare Canadian examples of the varietals.
“The original goal of Le Clos Jordanne was to create a ‘domaine’ in the Niagara region, producing ultra-premium, Burgundian-style Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, entirely from our vines,” said Thomas Bachelder, Head Winemaker at Domaine Le Clos Jordanne. “Our first estate winery opens an opportunity to hone and uncover rich new wine stories from a range of parcels that build on our portfolio of distinct ultra-premium VQA wines”.
Spearheading this next chapter, Thomas brings a unique set of skills and experience. He spent 10 years mastering Burgundian winemaking techniques before returning to North America, and he now specializes in crafting exceptional cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a minimal intervention approach that helps the region’s unique personality shine through.
Domaine Le Clos Jordanne’s commitment to quality and taste begins in the vineyards. Along with the new estate, the winery also purchased new vineyards in Beamsville, with plans to expand its winemaking philosophy beyond Jordan. These new locations will accompany the three legacy vineyards – Talon Ridge, Le Clos Jordanne and Claystone Terrace. Each vineyard has its own unique microclimate helping to create distinct wines across the tiers, ensuring every glass of Domaine Le Clos Jordanne tells the story of the terroir.
Indulge in the complete Domaine Le Clos Jordanne experience and learn more about the winemaking philosophy at the new estate, with a renovated interior and custom millwork that includes an all-new tasting room and retail boutique, and a renovated terrace with the best views of wine country. Reserve your spot for a hero tasting experience that brings the terroir to table, an à la carte tasting or pair a glass of their terroir revealing wines with Burgundian inspired hors d’oeuvre on their terrace. Visit leclosjordanne.com to book online and visit the estate today.
In addition, Domaine Le Close Jordanne is excited to share new wines with Ontario later this summer, as they unveil their first sparkling wine, Crémant de Jordanne. Available first as an exclusive for members of ‘La Grand Famille’, a new wine club membership with bi-annual shipments and access to its acclaimed ‘Le Grand Clos’ wines. It provides exclusive access to members-only experiences and new vintage unveiling events, and first access to new vintages and member-only wine offerings. Learn more here.
