2019 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
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Showing a notable concentration of red and black fruit but with more prominent oak, at least at the moment, the 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is perhaps the most low-key of the quintet. The palate is medium-bodied, round and plush, with light mineral notes toward a finish that doesn't quite have the panache or complexity of the best examples from the Premier Cru. Nonetheless, this is commendable, and there is a lovely tanginess on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting.
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Neal Martin
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The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is very complex on the nose with mostly red fruit intermingling with crushed stone, black truffle and light cedar aromas. It feels very assured. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain but quite firm tannins, complex with fine acidity and hints of marmalade and clove tincturing the red fruit towards the finish. Superb - but will it surpass the 2018?