Gevrey-Chambertin is a region full of premier cru vineyards in which Clos Saint-Jacques is reguarded as the best of the higher end premier, crus. A clos is a vineyard which is enclosed by a minimum of 3 walls. The land usually has only 3 in cases were the vineyard reaches the top of the slope and is not walled in. This particular plot has 3 walls as its located mid slope reaching the top. If you were to look at a map of the cote d'or which distinguished its vineyards by their classifications you would notice the grande crus tend to be in the middle of the slope while the premiers tend to surround them from the top and bottom. This clos is reguarded by many as being more or less grand cru quality as its location and soil composition is superb.
On the nose you can tell this wine has a lot to express but superficially there is a clear aroma of cherries, oak, and some definite floral notes. My lack of experience here wont allow me much more of a glimpse into whats lurking in the background although if I really reach I think I can smell a bit of top soil, a little game and rasberrys. This wine's taste isnt exactly dominated by cherries but they definately take centre stage giving the wine an almost candy taste, very sweet, reminds me just a little bit of koolaid even. The acidity is quite powerful but not overbearing, really working with the sweetness and quite generous tanic structure for a pinot noir. This is overall a very complex and contemplative wine which really tested my senses and was a pleasure to drank. All praise be to Allah!
-Charles
p.s This guy is real age worthy, Some reviewers even recommend cellaring for over 15 years!
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