# Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €225
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, red cherry, red plum, blossom, vanilla, cloves, leather, forest floor, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Louis Jadot's Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2021 is a Pinot Noir from the renowned Clos Saint-Jacques vineyard in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits. This vineyard is highly regarded, with some considering its quality comparable to Grand Crus. Jadot is one of a select few owners within this prestigious site, cultivating one hectare in its central area. The vineyard benefits from a southeast-facing slope, which provides additional sunlight. Its soil composition is diverse, featuring marl at the top, limestone in the middle, and clay at the base. The 2021 growing season was marked by challenging weather, including frost and a cool, wet summer, which led to significantly reduced harvest volumes but resulted in grapes of exceptional purity. Domaine Louis Jadot, established in 1859, has a history of strategic vineyard acquisitions across Burgundy and is increasingly adopting organic farming methods.

## Interesting facts

- Clos Saint-Jacques is considered by many to rival Grand Cru vineyards.
- Jadot owns just one hectare in the heart of Clos Saint-Jacques.
- Only seven barrels of this wine were produced in 2021.
- The vineyard has a southeast exposure, offering extra daily sunshine.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and firm tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in richer meats. Its bright acidity can cut through richness, while earthy notes in the wine can echo the flavors of mushrooms or game.

## Wine making process

The grapes for this Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Clos Saint-Jacques are destemmed before vinification. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an aging process of 18 months in barrels, with one-third of these being new oak. This period in barrel is crucial for developing the wine's structure and complexity. The 2021 vintage's harvest was significantly impacted by weather, leading to reduced volumes but high grape quality. Domaine Louis Jadot is committed to organic farming principles, with vineyards managed accordingly and an aim for organic certification.