Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2023 Region_Colchagua Valley where old vines—some over 50

where old vines—some over 50 years old—thrive in of granite and alluvial soils

or wild boar ragu on handmade pappardelle all work

Eighteen months of élevage in neutral barrels

and no new wood

featuring concentrated notes of baked apple

Sylvie Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Saint-Jacques 2023 Region_Colchagua Valley where old vines—some over 50The 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,