2021 Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jacques", Burgundy, France
2021 Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Clos Saint-Jacques", Burgundy, France
ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Saint-Jacques is one of the most esteemed 1er Crus in all of Burgundyâoften regarded on par with Grand Cru vineyards for its complexity, elevation, and ideal exposition. Sylvie Esmoninâs parcel, planted with old Pinot Noir vines (some dating back to the 1940s), lies mid-slope on limestone-rich soils in Gevrey-Chambertin.
In 2021, a cooler, more traditional vintage marked by lower yields and extended hang time produced wines with aromatic precision, lower alcohol, and lifted textures. Esmoninâs hallmark 100% whole-cluster fermentation was particularly well-suited to the vintage, adding structure, energy, and spice to the wineâs naturally high-toned fruit. Indigenous yeasts guided fermentation in open wooden vats, followed by aging in French oak barrelsâwith a moderate percentage of new oak (~50â60%) to support, not dominate, the wine.
The resulting wine is classically proportioned and quietly powerfulâmore red-fruited and linear than in warmer vintages, with tightly woven tannins and exceptional length. It will benefit from 8â15 years of cellaring, though its transparency and charm are already evident with proper air. Pair it with slow-roasted squab, chanterelles, or rabbit with mustard sauce to highlight its finesse and savory depth.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, is a small but highly regarded estate known for its soulful, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs. Sylvie Esmonin, who took over from her father Michel in the 1990s, is one of the regionâs few female vigneronnes and a quiet force in Burgundy, recognized for her meticulous farming, traditional methods, and restrained, site-reflective winemaking.
The estate is farmed with sustainable practices and minimal intervention. Sylvieâs approach includes whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and Ă©levage in carefully selected oak barrels to enhance the wineâs structure and depth without obscuring its origins.
Her Clos Saint-Jacques is the flagship wine of the domaineâa benchmark expression of this elite 1er Cru that consistently marries power with precision, and rustic nobility with haunting elegance. In 2021, it speaks in a quieter voiceâbut with no less intensity or grace.
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ABOUT THIS WINE
Clos Saint-Jacques is one of the most esteemed 1er Crus in all of Burgundyâoften regarded on par with Grand Cru vineyards for its complexity, elevation, and ideal exposition. Sylvie Esmoninâs parcel, planted with old Pinot Noir vines (some dating back to the 1940s), lies mid-slope on limestone-rich soils in Gevrey-Chambertin.
In 2021, a cooler, more traditional vintage marked by lower yields and extended hang time produced wines with aromatic precision, lower alcohol, and lifted textures. Esmoninâs hallmark 100% whole-cluster fermentation was particularly well-suited to the vintage, adding structure, energy, and spice to the wineâs naturally high-toned fruit. Indigenous yeasts guided fermentation in open wooden vats, followed by aging in French oak barrelsâwith a moderate percentage of new oak (~50â60%) to support, not dominate, the wine.
The resulting wine is classically proportioned and quietly powerfulâmore red-fruited and linear than in warmer vintages, with tightly woven tannins and exceptional length. It will benefit from 8â15 years of cellaring, though its transparency and charm are already evident with proper air. Pair it with slow-roasted squab, chanterelles, or rabbit with mustard sauce to highlight its finesse and savory depth.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
Domaine Sylvie Esmonin, located in the heart of Gevrey-Chambertin, is a small but highly regarded estate known for its soulful, terroir-driven Pinot Noirs. Sylvie Esmonin, who took over from her father Michel in the 1990s, is one of the regionâs few female vigneronnes and a quiet force in Burgundy, recognized for her meticulous farming, traditional methods, and restrained, site-reflective winemaking.
The estate is farmed with sustainable practices and minimal intervention. Sylvieâs approach includes whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and Ă©levage in carefully selected oak barrels to enhance the wineâs structure and depth without obscuring its origins.
Her Clos Saint-Jacques is the flagship wine of the domaineâa benchmark expression of this elite 1er Cru that consistently marries power with precision, and rustic nobility with haunting elegance. In 2021, it speaks in a quieter voiceâbut with no less intensity or grace.
