Allen Meadows' Burghound, Jan 2011
(Note: from .89 ha parcel planted in 1910.) This storied terroir often produces one of the most elegant and sophisticated of all the 26 Gevrey 1ers with the gorgeously refined red berry fruit nose suffused by an almost pungent minerality that continues onto the supple, fresh and vibrant medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent concentration and a stunning, even explosive if firmly structured finish. This is an intense wine of harmony and drive with everything it needs for a long life. 92-94 points and Sweet Spot Outstanding.
John Gilman's View from the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2010
The Clos St. Jacques was quite closed and still a bit agitated from its recent racking at the time of my December visit, but its quality is unmistakable. The nose offers up scents of red and black cherries, great minerality, coffee, grilled meats, smoke, mustard seed and just a hint of new wood. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and structured, with lovely mid-palate depth, ripe tannins and fine length and grip on the youthful finish. Expect this wine to rate at the high end of the range. 94-95 points. |
