2017 Domaine Faiveley, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, Lavaut Saint-Jacques

Very fragrant with effusive, floral notes and some sour cherry. This is a very graceful and filigree wine, in which the tannins show at the end as if suddenly emerging from the depths. In spite of that, the finish is super elegant. Better from 2021.

The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques 1er Cru comes from a one-hectare parcel of old vines. It has an attractive bouquet of raspberry, forest floor and fern-like aromas that gather momentum in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, good depth and a little chewiness on the entry. I would like a little more detail and tension on the finish. Let’s see how it performs once in bottle.

Cask sample. Very distinctive aroma, lots of pepper and even a hint of smoky coffee. Quite oaky on the palate but the tannins are super-fine, bone dry and very elegant. Tight and long. (JH)