Sylvie Esmonin G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvie Esmonin
Label Name:
 
G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
estate has high acclaim (2018 Clos St‑Jacques: Decanter 97 pts). Later vintages (e. g. , 2022) have received strong scores from Burghound, Neal Martin and Jasper Morris

Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry, raspberry and blackberry with violet florals, forest floor, warm spices and stony minerality. Concentrated yet elegant, velvety tannins and bright acidity lead to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed black cod, soy‑braised pork, grilled shiitake with sesame.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested fruit; partial whole‑cluster fermentation in open wooden vats; malolactic in barrel; aged in French oak (high % new for Clos St‑Jacques); bottled unfined and usually unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine (7.8 ha) run by Sylvie Esmonin since the 1990s. She owns c.1.6–1.7 ha of Clos Saint‑Jacques; works organic/biodynamic practices with many old‑vine parcels.