Generous amounts of wood fight slightly with the otherwise very fresh aromas of plum, wet stone, dark berries and humus. There is excellent richness to the mineral-driven medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent energy on the supple and suave mid-palate that possesses a relatively sophisticated mouth feel before culminating in a well-balanced and persistent finish. Even though the Lavaut is consistently Mortet's best 1er, it's presently no more complex or persistent than the Champeaux. I should also note that this is a bit too woody for my taste though it's not over the top.

Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. Clear and bright in color, the Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques 2011 has a very suave bouquet with quite lush raspberry coulis and wild strawberry aromas, with appealing underlying minerality that will surely be enhanced with bottle age. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and well-judged acidity. This is harmonious and svelte, generous on the finish, a lithe and nubile Lavaux Saint Jacques that is well crafted. Not quite as compelling as last year, but there's bags of potential. - Neal Martin

This red is rich and full of cherry, raspberry and violet flavors, yet shows a firm underpinning of acidity and tannins. Suave and silky in texture, with a lingering finish that echoes the cherry, floral and spice notes. Best from 2016 through 2024. – BS