2022 Henri Magnien Gevrey Chambertin 1er Lavaux St Jacques

Once again the nose is ripe yet cool with its blends of both red and dark berries, plenty of sauvage character and a smoky hint. There is excellent volume and better concentration to the larger-bodied and powerful flavors that conclude in a muscular and sneaky long finish that is very firmly structured, indeed at least a decade will be necessary for this to become suitably approachable. Burghound 91-93

The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux Saint-Jacques ler Cru has one of the most floral bouquets from the range this year, with bunches of rose petals and a touch of lavender complementing the ebullient red berry fruit. It just needs a little more mineralité perhaps? The palate is medium-bodied, with juicy tannins lending this weight. With dark black fruit and touches of tobacco coming through with aeration, it's not refined, but there's a little sinew on the finish here. Fine, but it will need time.  Neal Martin 91-93