Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Clos Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2021 New Zealand Chardonnay It is a commitment to

It is a commitment to finesse

The vine age varies but much of the vineyard is over 70 years of age

Wine Advocate 96 pts

the 87 or 89 vintages are still remarkable today

earth and spice flavors framed by chalky tannins and juicy acidity

Domaine Sylvie Esmonin Clos Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France 2021 New Zealand Chardonnay It is a commitment toLocated 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