Louis Jadot - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques, Domaine Louis Jadot 2019 (3L)
Price: $950.00
| Producer | Louis Jadot |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 794293 |
| Size | 3L |
One of five lucky owners in this famed 1er Cru, Jadot purchased a small slice of this vineyard in 1985 so this is Domaine fruit. There is so much similar in this vineyard to the grand crus on the other side of the Combe de Lavaux; elevation, slope, soil. One slight difference is that it is a later ripening vineyard than the grand crus but this is not why it wasn’t included as a grand cru. It was decided in the 1930s in order to be a grand cru the vineyard in question needed to touch either Chambertin or Clos de Beze. Thus, Clos St. Jacques was “relegated” to 1er Cru. Still, Clive Coates calls it superior to all other 1er Crus in Gevery-Chambertin.
Vinous Media: 98 Points
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has a very perfumed and floral bouquet that takes time to settle in the glass, displaying lavender-tinged red fruit, potpourri and very fine definition, with subtle use of whole bunch. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins. This possesses fine acidity, commendable depth and perhaps just a little tightness toward the finish compared to its peers, but there is wonderful density here. This needs four or five more years in bottle, but, my word, I don't think I have ever been smitten by a young Jadot like this, and it romps home as best CSJ in show. (NM)
Neal Martin: 98 Points
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has a very perfumed and floral bouquet that takes time to settle in the glass, displaying lavender-tinged red fruit, potpourri and very fine definition, with subtle use of whole bunch. The palate is medium-bodied with svelte tannins. This possesses fine acidity, commendable depth and perhaps just a little tightness toward the finish compared to its peers, but there is wonderful density here. This needs four or five more years in bottle, but, my word, I don't think I have ever been smitten by a young Jadot like this, and it romps home as best CSJ in show.
James Suckling: 97 Points
Stunning forest-berry nose! So beautifully balanced, in spite of the almost opulent ripeness and the huge, fine tannins. Great drive and energy on the very focused palate that heads off into the far distance under full sail. Enormous mineral freshness at the exceptionally long finish.
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Aromas of mint and sweet spices lead off in this red, while the flavors evoke black cherry, blackberry and graphite. This seems reticent, like it's holding back, ending with a compact, gripping finish. Super fresh, with the mint note echoing on the long aftertaste. (BS)
Wine Advocate: 93-95 Points
The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques (Domaine Louis Jadot) is very promising, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, cherries, warm spices, candied peel, rose petals and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, layered and muscular, with serious concentration and rich reserves of ripe, powdery tannin, it concludes with a bright, precise finish. (WK)
Burghound: 92-95 Points
Slightly more subtle, though still moderately prominent, wood sets off the very spicy, cool and elegant aromas that consist mostly of red and dark currant and iron-inflected earth. There is very good volume and verve suffusing the refined and classy middle weight flavors that brim with minerality and dry extract where the latter helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine shaping the compact, powerful and strikingly long finale. This excellent effort will likely need a minimum of 10 years before it can be reasonably approached and should reward up to 20 years of keeping.
