Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Saint-Jacques, 1er Cru, 2015

As refined and alluring as the Cazetier with a distinctly cooler edge to it. Extremely high-toned, clear, classy flavours of fresh red berries, minerals, cherries and damsons. Thrilling and so focussed through to a long, lively finish. One of Gevrey’s great Premier Crus situated high up on the slope, many believe it to be more deserving of Grand Cru status than a number of Gevrey’s more dubious Grands Crus. This high situation and red clay-based soils make for wines of freshness, tension and well-defined structure.