Sylvie Esmonin G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvie Esmonin
Label Name:
 
G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin (Clos Saint-Jacques Premier Cru)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 93; Vinous/Neal Martin / Antonio Galloni ~93; Drink window/merchant guidance: approx. 2027–2042

Tasting Note
Red and black cherry, blackberry, violet, sous-bois, dark chocolate and spice with pronounced mineral tension; medium-plus body, grainy tannins and a long, focused finish—ripe yet precise and built for long aging.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, beef bourguignon, venison, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon/black cod, char siu or grilled Korean-style short rib.

Production Method
Organic/biodynamic viticulture; ~50% whole-cluster (2021); indigenous yeast fermentations in open wooden vats; aged in French oak (≈50–60% new); bottled without fining/filtration.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin owning ~1.7 ha of Clos Saint-Jacques (estate ~7.8 ha total); old vines, estate-bottled since Sylvie took over; long-standing organic/biodynamic practices.