Domaine Fourrier   Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques

By Domaine Fourrier

2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier, Burgundy, France

Known for producing some of the most deeply compelling and sophisticated reds, Domaine Fourrier's offerings have consistently enraptured investors and connoisseurs alike. At the heart of these wines lies the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques - a vintage that exhibits a profound embodiment of its terroir amidst the challenges and triumphs of its year.

 

Exceptional Climatic Finesse

The growing season of 2014 in Burgundy was one marked by instances of hail and an unexpectedly sunny August that led to a remarkable comeback for the vines, ultimately defining the vintage's singular characteristics. This providential turn afforded the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier a chance to develop a particularly vibrant yet structured balance, making it an intriguing focal point for astute wine investment discussions.

 

Refined Complexity Meets Ethereal Grace

The 2014 vintage of this acclaimed cru rises majestically above its peers with a chorus of ripe cherry and earthy undertones, customarily expected from the Pinot Noir-led symphony of Gevrey Chambertin wines. Yet, what sets this iteration apart is its sophisticated layering of subtle spice notes, mingling with a whisper of herbal complexity acquired through judicious vinification and ageing processes. The wine's texture is velvet-lined; each sip offering an intricate lattice work of tannins that promise splendid evolution in the cellar.

It's not simply the taste alone that captivates; the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques from Domaine Fourrier is a masterstroke in the craft of viniculture under variegated skies. Boasting a harmonious tension between ripeness and acidity, this wine walks a tightrope with grace - ensuring an alluring capacity for aging whilst simultaneously presenting layers unlocked by its youthful vigour.

 

Savour Now or Cellar: The Investor's Accord

For investors seeking a Burgundian asset poised with potential, this wine proves an intelligent inclusion to any collection. While drinking gloriously now, those who exercise patience will be rewarded tenfold as this vintage unfurls over time, revealing ever-more beguiling narratives in each glass.

In summation, the 2014 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques is not merely another feather in Domaine Fourrier's well-adorned cap - it stands as testimony to the resilience and adaptability inherent in premier winemaking. A wine anchored in the robust heritage of its climat, yet singing effusively with the nuanced verses of its challenging vintage.

Current market price

£5,570.00

12x75cl

Highest score

93

POP score

428.46

Scores and tasting notes

93

Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2014 tasting, Jean-Marie Fourrier's 2014 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques (labelled with "Vieilles Vignes") has a very pure bouquet, almost coulis-like fruit, dark cherries intermingling with blueberry and light marmalade scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine line of acidity, quite sensual in the mouth with good depth on the finish. Perhaps what it is missing is that peacock’s tail—it sort of ends in the wrong key. There is great potential here though not best in the (Clos Saint-Jacques) show this year. Like a television with its contrast turned up a bit too high when compared to its peers. Tasted September 2017.

Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 October 2017

Vintage performance