Le Clos Jordanne is one of Canada's leading wineries, located in Twenty Mile Bench on the Niagara Peninsula. Established in 2000, this estate emerged from a partnership pairing the Burgundian Boisset family with Vincor, creating a Franco-Canadian venture that transformed quality standards in Niagara still wines. In 2019, original winemaker Thomas Bachelder returned to lead the estate, continuing to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using restrained winemaking practices that emphasize individual vineyard character and achieve quality benchmarks aligned with serious European traditions.

About Le Clos Jordanne

The estate's 10.45-hectare vineyard occupies a cool-climate pocket where Carolinian forest growth and glacial topography define the landscape. When the site was originally selected, its limestone-rich clay soils and climate reminded the founders of Burgundy's Côte d'Or—a comparison that continues to shape winemaking decisions today. Dijon clones are planted at high density, mimicking Burgundian practice, with hand harvesting and meticulous hand sorting to concentrate flavour and complexity. Average vine age is 20 years, with yields kept deliberately low at around four tonnes per hectare.

Winemaking here follows minimal-intervention principles with single-parcel fermentation and barrel ageing. This parcel-by-parcel approach allows each vineyard site to express its distinct character. The 'Le Grand Clos' parcel, positioned along the western side of the main vineyard, is treated as the estate's finest expression—its 'Grand Cru'. The Chardonnay from this parcel develops richly layered flavours of white flowers and stone fruit, gaining textured complexity through 16 to 18 months in French oak (only 20% new). The Pinot Noir shows an expressive nose of raspberry with dried flowers and spice, building to chalky minerality on the palate with firm acidity and finely tuned tannins.

Le Clos Jordanne Wines in Our Collection

Our range focuses on the estate's flagship single-vineyard releases. The 2021 Le Grand Clos Niagara Chardonnay scored 90 points at Gismondi on Wine and 91 at the Decanter World Wine Awards, delivering richness and stone-fruit elegance with mineral backbone. The 2021 Le Grand Clos Niagara Pinot Noir achieved 90 points from both Gismondi on Wine and Decanter, presenting a perfumed, lighter-bodied red with impressive complexity. Both wines carry a 4.1 rating on Vivino, reflecting consistent quality and drinkability. Choose the Chardonnay for seafood, poultry, or creamy sauces; select the Pinot Noir for lighter meats, mushroom dishes, or occasions where elegance matters more than power. These are wines built for the table, not for show.

Food Pairing

The Chardonnay's textured complexity suits roasted chicken, butter-poached lobster, or cream-based pasta dishes. The wine's acidity cuts cleanly through rich sauces without overwhelming delicate proteins. The Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with cured salmon, roasted duck, or mushroom risotto. Its firm acidity and fine tannins work with herb-crusted lamb or aged cheeses. Both wines work well at the table across multiple courses rather than as standalone sippers.

Why does Le Clos Jordanne focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

The estate's limestone-rich clay soils and cool climate resemble Burgundy's Côte d'Or. Burgundian varieties and traditional methods—high-density planting, hand harvesting, parcel-by-parcel fermentation—bring out complexity and minerality suited to this terroir.

What makes Le Grand Clos different from other Le Clos Jordanne wines?

Le Grand Clos is the estate's premier parcel, positioned on the western vineyard side and treated as its 'Grand Cru'. These single-vineyard releases receive the same meticulous care but from the finest designated block.

How does winemaking philosophy affect the final wine?

Minimal intervention, low yields (four tonnes per hectare), hand sorting, and separate fermentation by parcel preserve each site's unique character. Results are complex, focused wines with chalky minerality and fine structure rather than extraction.

Who makes Le Clos Jordanne wines?

Le Clos Jordanne was established in 2000 on Niagara Peninsula as a Franco-Canadian partnership between the Burgundian Boisset family and Vincor. Winemaker Thomas Bachelder has led the estate since 2019, continuing its restrained approach to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

What style of wine does Le Clos Jordanne make?

Le Clos Jordanne specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay using minimal-intervention winemaking. The 2021 Chardonnay (90 points) offers stone-fruit elegance with mineral backbone; the 2021 Pinot Noir (90 points) is perfumed and lighter-bodied with fine complexity.