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