Domaine Fourrier   Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

1996 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

By Domaine Fourrier

1996 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

Unfolding within the revered viticultural theatre of Burgundy, the 1996 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier stands testament to a vintage that bore both challenge and character in its grape clusters. Domaine Fourrier, a bastion of Burgundian sensibility, has undeniably excelled with its interpretation of this illustrious year; a study in patience and proficiency.

 

A Vintage Itching to Express Its Pedigree

Burgundy enthusiasts will recall 1996 as a year when vignerons danced a meticulous ballet with nature. The resulting complexities of this vintage are eloquently articulated in the glass – an embodiment of Gevrey Chambertin's inherent depth. There lies a confluence of precision and passion with each swirl and sip; the 1996 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques is a triumph in expression, coaxed forth from a domaine synonymous with consistency and craft.

 

Investment Worthy: A Testament to Terroir

Investment-savvy collectors are ever ardent for vintages that encapsulate the essence of their terroir. The articulation found in this particular bottle—despite or because of the year's climatic vicissitudes—translates into an investment as robust as the wine's own legacy. Under the careful guardianship of Domaine Fourrier, this wine resonates with an astuteness that perpetuates its worth beyond mere enological accolades.

Note how the 1996 vintage mirrors its temporal context: there is an initial austerity that blossoms into elegant complexity over time, revealing layers of succulent cherry, earthy undertones, and subtle tannins. Age has woven a delicate tapestry where fruit and minerality perform an exquisite dance; remarkably balanced, astonishingly mature yet vibrantly alive.

In summary, the 1996 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier offers not just a beverage but an experience steeped in the history of a challenging yet rewarding year. It errands an opportunity for wine investors to align with a vintage gifted in articulating the language of its land - an exemplar of fine Burgundian poise. Displaying remarkable resilience and evolving complexity over time, it proves itself as one among remarkable wines destined for cellar significance.

Current market price

£11,170.00

12x75cl

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