Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques 1er Cru 2009

Gevrey Chambertin / Rousseau

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Tasting Notes

The 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques is another subtle, understated wine. Here the fruit reveals chiseled purity, with mineral notes that are woven throughout. The finish is long, understated and delicate. I tasted the following wines with Frederic Robert, who works alongside Eric Rousseau. In 2009 Rousseau and his team began picking on September 7, the earliest in Gevrey. For the first time the estate used 20% whole clusters on all the wines except for Clos de la Roche, which was closer to 15%. The 2009s were scheduled to be bottled in April 2011. I also tasted a handful of 2008s that were deeply impressive.

Score: 91 - 94

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2034 01 May 2011

A blend of new oak, which represents 70% to 80% of the wine, and not to be representative. Light cherry red. Light mossy nose - very easy and light and tender with a dry end. Certainly not for beginners! Bone dry and low key - though one can see some terroir delicacy lurking.

Score: 17 - 18

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2027 27 January 2011

Discreet but not invisible wood spice adds breadth to the otherwise perfumed, elegant and ultra pure stone-infused red berry fruit nose. The detailed and strikingly intense medium-bodied flavors exude dry extract that effectively pushes the firm tannic spine to the background on the palate staining and massively long finish. This is a potentially great Clos St. Jacques that could rival the 2005 and potentially even the best vintage that I have ever tasted, the (presently) peerless '62. - Comments: Don't miss! Outstanding

Score: 93 - 96

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2024+ 01 January 2011