- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Tortochot
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Drinking 2022 - 2035
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
2018 - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques Tortochot - 6x75cl
- Colour Red
- Producer Domaine Tortochot
- Region Gevrey Chambertin
- Drinking 2022 - 2035
- Case size 6x75cl
- Available Now
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Goedhuis, December 2019
Lavaux St Jacques is one of Gevrey’s highest vineyards and is renowned for making wines of great refinement. This naturally cool location is offset by its southerly exposure. Chantal’s gentle handling of her fruit and 25% whole bunch vinification has ensured her 2018 is a fine example. This is beautifully scented with hints of wild alpine strawberry. The tannins are sensual and subtle and the lovely bright freshness on the finish completes the jigsaw beautifully.
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Neal Martin, January 2020, Score: 91
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St-Jacques 1er Cru offers attractive brambly black fruit mixed with truffle and sage on the nose. This is well focused and delineated. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit laced with spice, a pinch of white pepper with a fine grip on the finish. Worth seeking out. Drink 2023-2035
Producer
Domaine Tortochot
The Tortochot family have been respected vignerons in Gevrey Chambertin since the 19th century, but it is in recent times, under the stewardship of Chantal Tortochot, that key changes have taken place. Previously Chantal Tortochot’s father Gabriel sold most of his fruit to the famous Beaune négociant, Joseph Drouhin. Since taking over in 2001 Chantal has been carefully and surely building the domaine’s name and reputation a...Read more
The Tortochot family have been respected vignerons in Gevrey Chambertin since the 19th century, but it is in recent times, under the stewardship of Chantal Tortochot, that key changes have taken place. Previously Chantal Tortochot’s father Gabriel sold most of his fruit to the famous Beaune négociant, Joseph Drouhin. Since taking over in 2001 Chantal has been carefully and surely building the domaine’s name and reputation around the world. In 2008 she made the next step by beginning conversion of her 12 hectares to fully organic practices, which was certifed in 2013. Since 2016 Chantal has incorporated up to 25% whole bunch fermented fruit, allowing the mineral salts imparted by the stems to give a vibrant freshness to her wines.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.
