2023 Frederic Esmonin Estournelles-Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru

The 2023 Frédéric Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru “Estournelles-Saint-Jacques” is a classic, terroir-driven Pinot Noir from one of Gevrey’s most respected Premier Cru sites, located just above Lavaux and near Clos Saint-Jacques, where slightly higher elevation and limestone-rich soils bring both finesse and structure. The wine opens with an elegant, lifted nose of red cherry, wild strawberry, and floral notes layered with subtle spice, while the palate is medium-bodied, precise, and energetic, showing juicy red fruit, fine but present tannins, and a distinct mineral backbone that carries through a slightly firm, youthful finish. Crafted with careful extraction and aged in French oak for added complexity, it balances brightness with depth and is built to evolve, pairing beautifully with duck, game birds, mushroom dishes, and refined poultry preparations, especially with a bit of air or short decant in its youth.