Louis Jadot, Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques other_regions 16 ha parcel in Charmes

16 ha parcel in Charmes proper of vines planted in 1885 that have never been pulled up though Roty points out that all those that have died over the years have been replanted)

without the complexity and depth of the 2010s

rose petal and mint develop nicely

ripe and very ripe berries leave a mouth filling impression

This is a classic Brunello from an iconic vintage

Louis Jadot, Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques other_regions 16 ha parcel in CharmesAn intensely earthy and expressive nose is complemented by a mix of now fully secondary aromas of smoke, game and underbrush along with a slightly funky hint of barnyard. The rich, punchy and velvety medium full bodied flavors display only a moderate amount of '95 style tannins on the otherwise delicious, complex and lingering if decidedly rustic finish that is beginning to lean out. This old school effort is running out of fruit faster than the