Sylvie Esmonin's cellar looks out onto the Clos St-Jacques, where she has 1.6ha of vines. Hers is the darkest, firmest and most concentrated of the wines made here with plenty of guts and tannin, 60% whole bunches and 60% new wood. Built to last, it's a structured red that needs time in bottle. (Drink between 2026-2032). 94 Points
60% whole bunch fermentation and 60% new wood. Rich deep purple with lighter rim. This has extra density that requires spending time with the bouquet and feels a little stricter. It opens out very nicely to a sweet, dark red fruit, good energy, a few minerals behind, some finesse despite the pronounced impact of the style, long fine and complex finish. Tasted: November 2018. 93-95 Points
