2020 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
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Tasting notes
The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques ler Cru has a very endearing nose: red cherries, wild strawberries, undergrowth and Italian herbs, completely entrancing. This shows lovely delineation, terroir expression and a touch of eucalyptus that develops with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe red fruit. The oak here reminds me of Jadot. There are traces of orange pith, black pepper and sage. It may be a little chewy right on the finish. Afford this three or four years in bottle. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Neal Martin
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The 2020 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques (Domaine Louis Jadot) is shaping up brilliantly, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries and plums mingled with sweet spices, orange rind and peonies. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's bright and precise, with a layered core of fruit and a long, penetrating finish.
Excellent full red colour. The bouquet really grows on me from a discreet start. A weight of more than raspberry, but without the extra acidity of loganberry, very juicy, a little barrel toast, length over and above its predecessors, and personality too. Very fine.
About the producer
Louis Jadot is arguably the most consistent négociant house in Burgundy. It has managed to straddle both the entry-level and fine wine market, while retaining respect in both.