150cl ⏐ Clos Saint-Jacques 2019, Sylvie Esmonin, Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru, magnum

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(from a large 1.6 ha holding of 40+ year old vines). A mildly toasty nose reflects mostly notes of exceptionally ripe liqueur-like spiced plum, cassis, warm earth and a suggestion of sauvage character. The energetic, powerful and tautly muscular flavors possess an abundance of minerality that imparts an agreeable verve to the ever-so-austere finish that offers excellent depth and persistence. This harmonious effort could even be enjoyed young though it should also have no difficulty rewarding extended keeping.

Note: 92
A boire jusqu'à: 2029+

Since 1998, Sylvie Esmonin, an agricultural engineer, has been cultivating 7 hectares of vines, including the very prestigious Clos Saint Jacques. Her know-how in the vineyard and her precise vinifications, in a classic style, give birth to remarkable wines, certainly among the most beautiful of the village.