2007 Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques

Gevrey-Chambertin is the northernmost of the great communes of the Côte de Nuits. There are 26 premiers crus and eight grands crus. Half of the premier crus of Gevrey lie scattered around the perimeter of the grands crus; the other half occupy a steep, south-east facing slope to the north, with chalky/ clay soils. The Lavaux-Saint-Jacques vineyard is situated on the south-facing slope of the hill next to the Clos St-Jacques. Its soil is almost the same as the soil of grand crus such as Chambertin. Fragrant, a little leafy but not at all green, more raspberry fruit. Fine grip, plenty of fruit, slightly abrupt finish but I think this will smooth out to greater length, hence the plus. (JH)