Domaine Fourrier   Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

2013 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

By Domaine Fourrier

2013 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

In the pantheon of Burgundy crus, the 2013 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier stands as a testament to the adaptive artistry of the winemaker amidst the challenges that mother nature occasionally bestows. The vintage of 2013, with its cooler conditions and delayed harvest, has etched its tale in the very DNA of this wine.

 

Finessing the Vintage: A Mark of Mastery

Domaine Fourrier, a paragon of meticulous vinification, navigated the harrowing weather patterns of 2013 with notable finesse. The result is a wine imbued with complexity that urges a re-evaluation of a vintage too easily overlooked. Astute investors will identify in this bottle an opportunity for maturation potential not immediately apparent to the untrained palate.

 

Sublime Alchemy: When Terroir Meets Talent

The revered slopes of Clos St Jacques have presented, in this particular year, a Gevrey Chambertin which harnesses its innate robustness with an unusual touch of delicacy. It flaunts a symphony of red fruits laced with an earthy undertone emblematic of its terroir. Floral hints vie for attention alongside subtle oak nuances - courtesy of Domaine Fourrier's conservative approach to ageing.

The palate reveals an elegant tannic structure and a brightness of acidity that differentiates it from riper years. Unfolding layers speak of red cherry depths and hints of spice that further denote 2013 as a uniquely contemplative vintage.

In conclusion, this offering requires discerning patience from investors and collectors – it is assuredly one of the refined examples waiting for its moment to impress upon decanting. Indeed, the 2013 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier is a collector's piece boasting poise and longevity; a narrative written in an elegant script awaiting readers who appreciate the subtle intrigue penned by vintages like these.

Current market price

£5,880.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

420

Scores and tasting notes

94

Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting in Beaune, the 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques from Jean-Marie Fourrier has a generous nose of brambly red fruit, a touch of sage and broom, well defined and with plenty of fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannins compared to Bruno Clair's own Clos Saint Jacques, but there is precision and character here, the terroir very expressive with superb mineralité towards the long and sustained finish, a ferrous note persistent on the aftertaste. This is a wine of tremendous transparency and it is totally engaging. Tasted September 2016.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 November 2016

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