2022, Domaine Henri Magnien, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, 1er Cru, 'Lavaux St. Jacques'

Once again the nose is ripe yet cool with its blends of both red and dark berries, plenty of sauvage character and a smoky hint. There is excellent volume and better concentration to the larger-bodied and powerful flavours that conclude in a muscular and sneaky long finish that is very firmly structured, indeed at least a decade will be necessary for this to become suitably approachable. 91-93 Allen Meadows, Burghound (2024).

A fuller crimson colour. The bouquet is a lot more generous than the slightly etiolated Estournelles. The easy-going generosity of fruit continues across the palate, enough to cover the fine tannins at the finish. Medium length. **** 92-94 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has one of the most floral bouquets from the range this year, with bunches of rose petals and a touch of lavender complementing the ebullient red berry fruit. It just needs a little more mineralité perhaps? The palate is medium-bodied, with juicy tannins lending this weight. With dark black fruit and touches of tobacco coming through with aeration, it’s not refined, but there's a little sinew on the finish here. Fine, but it will need time. 91-93 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

Drinking Window: 2029 - 2037