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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+

Sinds 1998 bewerkt Sylvie Esmonin, landbouwkundig ingenieur, 7 hectare wijngaarden, waaronder de zeer prestigieuze Clos Saint Jacques. Haar knowhow in de wijngaard en haar nauwkeurige vinificaties, in een klassieke stijl, leveren opmerkelijke wijnen op, die zeker tot de mooiste van het dorp behoren.