2023, Domaine Henri Magnien, GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN, 1er Cru, 'Lavaux St. Jacques'This is the smallest individual cuve that Charles Magnien makes from the Cte Saint Jacques. It comes from old vines which average 70 years of age. Colour is mid deep, ruby purple, aromas recall well ripened black fruits, with spiciness. Palate is fresh and luscious, with excellent fruit density from start to finish, and elegant, soft aftertaste (for drinking 2027 2035+). Haynes Hanson & Clark, UK. The 2023 Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux Saint Jacques 1er

The Petit Lion has the potential to be one of the Sleepers of the vintage

leafy but with plenty to enjoy

95-96+ William Kelley

with smoked earth

rose petal and spice all open with a bit of coaxing

The result has a lovely ripe

and this picks up concentrated notes of fennel and mint that raise the game

citrus lemon mixed with Clementine and peach notes

balancing acidity and lovely lean

it is going to be completely delicious and irresistible from bottling

93 Georgina Hindle

fine tension and acidity