Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2023 Grape_Nebbiolo a geological tapestry that imparts

a geological tapestry that imparts profound minerality and elegance to the wine

thrives here

and more lifted than the iron-rich volcanic rock on the Py

which López de Heredia has farmed since 1913

and Le Meix-Rentier each bring their own nuances—elegance from the shallower topsoils higher up

Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2023 Grape_Nebbiolo a geological tapestry that impartsThe Land Clos Saint Jacques is classified as a premier cru, but virtually no serious Burgundy observer accepts that designation at face value. Positioned above the village on the hillside, higher in elevation than the grand cru vineyards that run along the mid slope, it sits on thin Bathonian limestone with excellent drainage and a gradient steep enough to limit yields naturally. The 6. 7 hectare clos is divided among only five producers in the world,