2023, Domaine Henri Magnien, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, 1er Cru, 'Lavaux St. Jacques'

This is the smallest individual cuvée that Charles Magnien makes from the Côte Saint Jacques. It comes from old vines which average 70 years of age. Colour is mid-deep, ruby purple, aromas recall well-ripened black fruits, with spiciness. Palate is fresh and luscious, with excellent fruit density from start to finish, and elegant, soft aftertaste (for drinking 2027-2035+).
Haynes Hanson & Clark, UK.

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru takes time to cohere in the glass. The 40% new oak is neatly integrated (matured in 300-litre barrels and feuillettes). Hints of marmalade and blood orange intermingle with the red fruit that is higher-toned than the Estournelles. The palate is medium-bodied and fleshy, with supple tannins and fine grip. It's more peppery than the Estournelles, with a persistent finish. This should mature beautifully in bottle.
93 Neal Martin, Vinous.

A restrained but classic Gevrey nose is composed of plenty of sauvage and forest floor nuances on the mostly dark berry fruit scents. As one would reasonably expect, there is better volume, power and muscle to the bigger-bodied, if less refined, flavours that brim with minerality on the solidly persistent and firmer finale. While the Estournelles and the Lavaut are qualitatively similar, they offer two very different impressions. OUTSTANDING.
92 Burghound.