2002 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
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Full reddish brown. Knockout perfumed nose combines raspberry, mocha, truffle and smoky minerality ("we're entering the world of fungus, humus and leaves," noted winemaker Frédéric Barnier). Utterly spherical and round, conveying seamless flavors of raspberry, truffley underbrush and coffee. Slightly edgy tannins and acids draw out and give shape to the finish. But this bottle is a bit more evolved than I would have guessed. I'd drink it over the next few years.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
The Wine Advocate
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Full red. Raspberry and floral high notes with lower tones of earth and underbrush. Smooth and silky in the mouth, with the raspberry and floral flavors dominating. Less obviously sweet today than the Estournelles but this is wonderfully suave wine, with an exhilarating weightlessness on the back end. The very long finish is dominated by tangy raspberry. (In contrast to my superb pair of Gevrey premier crus, my sample of the Jadot Chapelle-Chambertin was too advanced, and my Mazis-Chambertin was corked.)
The black cherry, spice, pepper, and rose-scented 2002 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St.-Jacques does not require any assistance. Big, lush, energetic, and elegant, its medium to full-bodied personality coats the taster’s palate with a myriad of spicy black fruits. Majestically ripe cherries, blackberries, roasting spices, and stones can be found in its complex flavor profile as well as in its long, sweet, supple finish. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 490-9300
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.