Sylvie Esmonin G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Sylvie Esmonin
Label Name:
 
G. Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy — Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits
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
Neal Martin (Vinous) 92–94; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 93–95; Allen Meadows (Burghound) 91–93. Reviews note ~60% whole-bunch, 50% new oak and age-worthiness (drink windows cited by critics)

Tasting Note
Concentrated Pinot Noir: black cherry, cassis, violet, dark chocolate, spice and mocha with floral top notes. Medium-full body, dense fine tannins and ripe oak; powerful yet balanced with a long mocha-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, coq au vin, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, soy-braised short ribs, shiitake mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Pinot Noir; c.60% whole-bunch fermentation in open vats, maturation in French oak (c.50–75% new for Clos St‑Jacques), bottled with minimal filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin is a family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin (~7.8 ha); Sylvie has managed since the 1980s and owns about 1.6–1.7 ha of Clos Saint‑Jacques. The domaine favors organic/biodynamic practices and old-vine fruit.