2011 - Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques, Sylvie Esmonin

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin |
Producer: Sylvie Esmonin |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: Red |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Neal Martin - 30 Nov 14
Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. There is a distinct marine/seaweed element on the nose of Esmonin’s Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques 2011 that is well defined and shows impressive focus and intensity. It gains harmony and intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied, the oak a little more pronounced here than Bruno Clair’s, but with fine tension and a pleasing edgy, peppery razor-sharp finish that lingers long in the mouth. Don't overlook this exemplary Clos Saint Jacques.
Drinking Date: 2015 - 2035
17.5
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 27 Nov 12
Rich and zesty/lively. Lots of life here. That’s the one to go for! No weakness. Firm but zinging with real structure. Juicy. Maybe not the densest but very good. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2018 - 2030
Gevrey-Chambertin Fine Wine

Gevrey-Chambertin

Gevrey-Chambertin, a prestigious Burgundy appellation in Côte de Nuits, is renowned for producing powerful Pinot Noir wines, often called the "King of Burgundy." These wines are known for bold flavours, complex aromas of dark cherries, blackcurrants, truffles, and spices, with robust structure and excellent ageing potential. The appellation includes nine Grand Cru vineyards, notably Chambertin and Chambertin-Clos de Bèze. Top producers like Domaine Armand Rousseau, Domaine Fourrier, and Domaine Denis Mortet craft wines that reflect the unique terroir and tradition of Gevrey-Chambertin.