Strong aromas of wood and menthol fight somewhat with the intensely earthy and humus-suffused aromas of cool dark berries. The round and relatively supple medium weight flavors exude evident minerality on the muscular, moderately austere and sneaky long finish.
90-93 points Allen Meadows burghound.com Apr 10, 2019 Drink: 2029+
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru offers more black fruit than the Estournelles; Dorset plum, cassis and blueberry scents emerge with time. The robust, compact palate has a firm grip right from the entry, a keen line of acidity and a structured, spicy finish that will demand several years in bottle. I would have liked a little more elegance to come through, but maybe it’s a case of just waiting a few years. Drink 2022-2038