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Tasting notes
Score 96/100 · Neal Martin, Vinous, Nov 2022

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has an ethereal bouquet with dark cherry, blueberry, light wilted rose petal and shucked oyster shell scents. It unfolds beautifully in the glass, possibly the classiest and more alluring of the CSJ quintet. The palate is well balanced with finely-chiselled red cherry fruit intermixed with raspberry, crushed stone and a dab of spice. Harmonious through to the structured finish. The mineralité shines through this wine. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 red tasting.

Critic Scores

Critic scores
96
96/100

Average Score

96
96/100

Neal Martin, Vinous

95
95+/100

William Kelley, Wine Advocate

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95+ points
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
Score 95+/100 · William Kelley, Wine Advocate, Sep 2021

The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques has turned out brilliantly in bottle. Unwinding in the glass with notes of red berries, cassis and peonies, mingled with hints of woodsmoke, raw cocoa, orange rind and exotic spices. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, structured around ripe, powdery tannins, it's layered and lively, maintaining impeccable balance in this warm vintage. Long and penetrating, this is more tightly wound in bottle than it was from barrel—something that bodes very well for its long-term evolution.

96 - 99 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 96-99/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Nov 2019

80% new wood. This shows a lovely flowing red purple colour, not the deepest nor does it need to be. The bouquet just speaks of harmony. Open from the start has never closed down and will be wondrous: even the empty glass breathes a magical bouquet.

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Domaine Armand Rousseau - producer
Domaine Armand Rousseau

Based in Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of Burgundy’s most famous estates. Revered for making unearthly expressions of Pinot Noir, the estate’s wines are some of the most collectable in the world.

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