A perfumed nose features notes of wild red and dark currant and spiced green tea aromas that precede the stony, intense and well-detailed medium-bodied flavors. There is a distinct restraint to the vibrant, intense and focused finish that displays an odd touch of reduction on the finish, which is unlikely to present a longer-term problem but again, I prefer to note its presence with a question mark. Drink: 2021+ (BH93-90)

The 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St Jacques has plenty of spicy black fruit on the vivacious nose with hints of cassis developing in the glass with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, plenty of red and black fruit with a structured, quite masculine, serious finish. There is a lovely long caressing aftertaste here thanks to the dry extract rather than the tannins. Excellent. - Neal Martin (WA93-91)