Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos-St-Jacques, Domaine Fourrier

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Initially this was heavily reduced and required a full 45 minutes in a vigorously shaken decanter to really dissipate the funk. Like many `05s at this stage in their evolution this remains reserved and tight but the concentration and balance is seriously impressive. That said, the reserved nose, while offering glimpses of what is to come, it closed and the supporting tannins are still very, very firm. I remain highly optimistic that in time this is going to be a genuinely great Clos St. Jacques but for now it`s basically infanticide, even with extended aeration. I would advise just letting this slumber away for the better part of another decade as it`s going to need it but when it finally matures, we`re in for a real treat! Drink: Try from 2020+