2015 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques
By Domaine Fourrier
2015 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France
The stature of 2015 in Burgundy heralds an exceptional cadre of wines, of which the Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier stands resolutely as an exemplar. This year was characterised by its temperate summer marked by timely heat spikes, bestowing the coveted balance of ripeness and acidity upon the grapes nestled within this revered climat.
Embarking on A Sensory Expedition
Aromatically, the 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques is an olfactory mosaic, with dark berry fruits entangled with an earthy undertone and a refined peppery note synonymous with this particular terroir. Domaine Fourrier, known for their respectful approach to vinification, has presented a wine that marvellously translates the unique expression of this vintage into each bottle.
An Investment in Elegance
The astute connoisseur will appreciate that wine investment not only pertains to the inherent value growth potential but also to the richness of experience that such a vintage can unfold. In this context, the 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier is undeniably one for the portfolio. The palate boasts a satin-textured depth with layers elegantly unfurling nuances of black cherry and spice, intertwined with subtle floral hints that champion its esteemed origin.
Finely grained tannins underline the structure of this wine; it's an image of power without forfeit of grace—a sustained finish confirms the formidable ageing potential that aligns brilliantly with strategic wine investment considerations.
In summation, anyone seeking an articulate representation of Domaine Fourrier's mastery juxtaposed against a backdrop of a favourable Burgundian vintage would do well to consider the 2015 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques. Its integration of complexity and balance is a testimony to both the vintage's generosity and the winemaker's skill—an intricate piece in the tapestry of fine wine investing.
Market price (HKD)
HK$59,390.00
12x75cl
Highest score
95
POP score
414
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted blind, Jean-Marie Fourrier's distinctive fingerprint was immediately recognizable in the 2015 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques, a beautiful wine that soared from the glass with a projected bouquet of wild berries, peonies, orange rind and subtle currant leaf. Medium to full-bodied, supple and succulent, it's a concentrated, fleshy wine with considerable mid-palate depth and dimension, structured around fine, even melting tannins and concluding with a long, intense finish.
William Kelley - The Wine Advocate, 31 October 2018