Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Clos Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2021 New Zealand Chardonnay earth and spice flavors framed

earth and spice flavors framed by chalky tannins and juicy acidity

it's well worth drinking and following over the coming decade or more

It is a commitment to finesse

the resulting wine is garnet in color with layers of red fruit and warm baking spices

it's a more elegant Valbuena than I anticipated

Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Clos Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2021 New Zealand Chardonnay earth and spice flavors framedLocated on the edge of the village of Gevrey Chambertin, at the foot of the legendary Clos Saint Jacques, Sylvie Esmonin has cultivated seven hectares under her own name since 1988. A passionate vigneron, she spends most of her time in the vines. The domaine has followed biodynamic principles for over 20 years and is fully organic. Grapes are de stemmed, crushed, and fermented in open wooden vats before going into barrel for malolactic fermentation