Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.
vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201994/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, spice, rose, earth

Palate: black fruit, graphite, mineral, truffle

A deep, structured premier cru widely held to perform at grand cru level, with dark fruit, spice and length.

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.
  • Boeuf bourguignon
    Slow-braised beef in Pinot reduction matches the wine's structure and savoury depth.
  • Epoisses de Bourgogne
    The washed-rind cow's-milk cheese's pungent cream needs a wine with grip and acidity to balance it.

How to serve Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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

Jadot owns a sizeable share of the famed Clos Saint-Jacques in Gevrey.

  1. 1970: Clos Saint-Jacques parcel acquired

Facts

Producer
Maison Louis Jadot · 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 150 to 350 at retail
Drinking window
10-30 from vintage
First vintage
1970

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 deep, structured premier cru widely held to perform at grand cru level, with dark fruit, spice and length.

When should I drink Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques?

Drink 10-30 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).

Tags

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