Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques 1er Cru 2015 (750ML)

94-96 WA / 94 BH / 94 VM

The 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques, which includes 60% whole bunch fruit and the same percentage of new wood, has a very mineral-driven, harmonious, sensual bouquet that is one of the best that I have tasted from the domaine. There is energy being emitted from the glass here even before you dig your nose in! The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. It comes replete with vibrant red fruit infused with orange rind, white pepper, almost sorbet-like towards the composed and very tensile finish that has impressive depth and a very long aftertaste. You can feel the tongue tingling long after this has departed, just a touch of orange zest lingering a minute later. This is an outstanding Clos Saint-Jacques from Sylvie Esmonin. Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate

Note: 40+ year old vines; 60% whole clusters

Tasting note: A discreet touch of wood easily allows the overtly floral and wonderfully elegant spicy black cherry aromas to be appreciated. There is terrific intensity to the mineral-driven and once tautly muscular flavors that deliver the same superb depth on the very firm, serious and hugely long finale. While there is a very mild hint of warmth there is nothing else for which to reproach this beauty of a CSJ. Outstanding. Allen Meadows - Burghound