2013 Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques
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Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint-Jacques has a ripe, succulent bouquet of crushed strawberry, blackberry and briary, quite potent compared to its peers. This is no shy retiring flower! The palate is well balanced with lush red cherry and strawberry fruit, belying what feels like fine structure underneath. With just a touch of sappiness on the finish, this completes a very fine Gevrey-Chambertin, more modern in style than I predicted from barrel, but it is still well crafted. Tasted September 2016.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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(vinified with 30% whole clusters): Dark red-ruby. High-toned aromas of candied raspberry and minerals are accented by a peppery element that carries through onto the palate. Juicy, dry and mineral-driven, conveying very good flavor intensity and lively length. This will need time in the bottle.
The 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques is one of the most expressive wines in this range. The inclusion of 40% whole clusters lends an extra dimension of aromatic lift and nuance. Sweet red cherry, crushed rocks and mint liven up the finish in an absolutely impeccable wine loaded with pedigree. Readers who can find the 2013 should not hesitate, as it is terrific.