Gevrey-Chambertin - 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques - 2018 - Sylvie Esmonin - 0,75L

An exceptional Premier Cru — intense and refined — from one of the most legendary climats of the Côte de Nuits.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
• Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
• Vintage: 2018
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Clos Saint-Jacques climat, southeast-facing mid-slope site with stony clay-limestone soils — renowned for its complexity and consistency
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, partially destemmed, fermented in wooden vats, aged 16 to 18 months in oak barrels (50% new)
• Alcohol: 13.5% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet highlights
• Nose: Powerful and layered, with black cherry, blackberry, dried rose, sweet spices, smoke, and a hint of fine leather
• Palate: Dense and structured, with firm yet refined tannins. Striking balance between fruit, acidity, and oak. A vibrant expression of terroir
• Finish: Long and persistent, taut, with a beautiful mineral and spicy signature

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦆 Duck with cherries, roasted pigeon
• 🥩 Veal chop, aged beef cuts
• 🍄 Sautéed chanterelles, truffle risotto
• 🧀 Époisses, Langres, aged Tomme

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Clos Saint-Jacques 2018 can already shine with 1 to 2 hours of decanting, but will gain even more depth over time. Best enjoyed between now and 2035–2040.

🏰 About the Estate

Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, based in Gevrey-Chambertin, is a respected family-run estate led by Sylvie Esmonin since the 1990s. With a meticulous, nature-conscious approach to viticulture, she crafts dense, pure wines where the richness of Pinot Noir meets finesse and terroir-driven elegance.