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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2031 to 2049.
vintage12 yrs30 yrs32 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Burghound reviewed 2022 | 2019 | 95/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, spice, rose, earth
Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle
A grand-cru-quality premier cru: deep, spicy and finely structured, with dark fruit and a long mineral finish.
What it pairs with
- Roast venison with cassis jus Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.More wines for venison →
- Boeuf bourguignon Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.More wines for beef stew →
- Epoisses de Bourgogne The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.More wines for soft cheese →
How to serve Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with cassis jus, Boeuf bourguignon, Epoisses de Bourgogne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rousseau owns the largest share of the famed Clos Saint-Jacques, widely held to perform at grand cru level.
- 1954Rousseau acquired its Clos Saint-Jacques parcel
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Armand Rousseau · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Premier Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC)
- Oak
- Around 18 months in French oak, part new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 600 to 1300 at retail
- Drinking window
- 12-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1954
Frequently asked about Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques
What does Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, spice, rose, earth. On the palate, black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A grand-cru-quality premier cru: deep, spicy and finely structured, with dark fruit and a long mineral finish.
When should I drink Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques?
Drink 12-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques?
Roast venison with cassis jus is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Boeuf bourguignon and Epoisses de Bourgogne. Game meat and a blackcurrant reduction echo a grand-cru Pinot's wild fruit and firm tannin.
What grapes are in Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Premier Cru (Gevrey-Chambertin, AOC).
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