Domaine Fourrier   Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

1995 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

By Domaine Fourrier

The 1995 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

In the tapestry of Burgundy's illustrious viticulture, the 1995 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier emerges with the gravitas of a truly artisanal creation. With my tasting notes spanning decades, it is always a remarkable exercise to revisit a vintage such as '95 and witness how gracefully it matures through the years—a testament to both winemaker acumen and terroir expression.

 

Exploring the Vintage Profile

As wine investors seek secure footholds within their portfolios, wines like the 1995 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques offer compelling narratives of stability through their maturation. Domaine Fourrier, under the stewardship of Jean-Marie Fourrier, has adeptly guided this vintage to showcase its inherent complexity. The cooler-than-average growing season of 1995 presented its challenges, but it ultimately delivered wines with exceptional balance and an elegant structure. The finesse residing in this bottle is a direct lineage to those patient and mild climatic conditions.

 

Distinct Attributes: A Singular Symposia of Flavours

On the palate, the bouquet reveals itself with whispers of wild strawberry and chants of cherries framed by a Byzantine complexity—dashes of earthy leather, sotto voce of spice, all leading to resonant tannins that have softened over the years into a lustrous embrace. Charming undertones of truffle and wood smoke complete a portrait of phyllo layers that marry depth with delicate persistence.

The '95 vintage at its zenith offers a unique investment opportunity; like liquid art, it is undeniably finite and continues to climb in value as bottles are consumed and collectors' desires intensify for remaining stock.

 

Maturation and Market: A Wine Investment Jewel

For those who champion sophistication in their investments, few opportunities can parlay history and hedonism as deftly as this exquisite offering. The 1995 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier signifies to discerning palates and seasoned investors alike that there lies within this bottle a narrative braided in excellence—one worthy of reverential cellaring or contemplating divestment whilst at its peak. In either instance, one is participating in a rarefied vinous experience that continues to elevate Burgundy's storied status within the fine wine investment realm.

Current market price

£2,650.00

12x75cl

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