- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Drouhin Laroze
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Case size 12x75cl
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2017 - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut St Jacques Drouhin Laroze - 12x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Drouhin Laroze
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Case size 12x75cl
- Available Now
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Neal Martin, Janaury 2019, Score: 92-94
The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaut Saint-Jacques 1er Cru is completely de-stemmed and raised in 60% new oak. Like the Clos Prieur, it has a vivacious, well defined bouquet with slightly more red fruit by comparison. In addition, the floral element is more pronounced, especially after three or four minutes of aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin that lend this Lavaut Saint-Jacques a silky smooth texture. There are darker fruit stacked towards the back end of this Lavaut, the length is really quite impressive. 2022 - 2040
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Decanter, December 2018, Score: 95
Almost everyone who owns vines there seems to have made a good Lavaut (as the Drouhins spell it) in 2017. This is no exception, showing the abundant perfume that's typical of the site, well-integrated 60% new oak, a twist of pepper spice and a chalky finish. Drinking Window 2024 - 2030
Producer
Domaine Drouhin Laroze
This substantial Gevrey Chambertin domaine is under the guardianship of a collaborative family team: parents Christine and Philippe, and children Caroline and Nicolas. They have an embarrassment of riches within their armoury of four 1ers Crus and six exceptional Grands Crus, culminating with plots of both Clos de Bèze and Le Musigny. They also boast one of the finest two storey cellars in the Côte d’Or, built by members of...Read more
This substantial Gevrey Chambertin domaine is under the guardianship of a collaborative family team: parents Christine and Philippe, and children Caroline and Nicolas. They have an embarrassment of riches within their armoury of four 1ers Crus and six exceptional Grands Crus, culminating with plots of both Clos de Bèze and Le Musigny. They also boast one of the finest two storey cellars in the Côte d’Or, built by members of the Prussian military on their way back from the Hundred Years War, with ideal conditions maintaining perfect temperatures for Philippe’s preferred two-year élevage in cask.The wines are ripe, concentrated, and often earthy and textured. They offer terrific value, particularly in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru.Read less
Region
Gevrey Chambertin
The greatest village in terms of notable grand cru vineyards, Gevrey Chambertin has no less than 9 of them including its most famous Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze, and includes a premier cru vineyard that many people deem grand cru in quality - Clos St. Jacques. It encompasses approximately 400 hectares under vine also making it the largest top quality vineyard area in the Côte de Nuits. Gevrey-Chambertin has many followers who seek out its deeply coloured, robust and textured wines. They are often firmer than the neighbouring appellations of Chambolle Musigny and Vosne Romanée and can take several years to soften once released. Due to its size and reputation, the list of excellent producers is noteworthy and many are worth seeking out.