2001 Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques
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Good medium ruby color. Crystallized black raspberry, violet, minerals and leather on the complex nose. Sweet, dense and rich, with plenty of flesh to support its structure. A step up in texture from the premier cru. Wonderfully balanced, youthful 2001 with excellent structure and verve for aging. Finishes very long and a bit austere, with extremely fine tannins for the vintage.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Light to medium-bodied and tightly wound, the raspberry-scented 2001 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-St.-Jacques, produced in one of its commune’s cooler vineyards, has a vivacious personality. Strawberries, red currants, and raspberries are found throughout its fresh character as well as in its long, tannic finish. Projected maturity: 2004-2009. When asked if he had a preference between the 2000s and 2001s, the self-effacing Claude Dugat responded that “I like them about the same, even though the 2000s have a roundness that particularly appeals to me.” Later in the conversation, when I commented on the firm nature of his 2001s, he said “reaching full (grape) maturity was a real problem in 2001, but these wines will soften considerably at bottling when the CO2 is removed.” Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083
Saturated bright ruby. Superripe aromas of cassis, bitter chocolate and smoked meat; slightly port-like. Sweet, lush and deep; a powerful wine with huge material and harmonious acidity. Finishes long and rich, with broad, horizontal tannins.