Duroche, Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaut Saint Jacques 1er Cru, 2023

Step into Premier Cru territory with Duroché's primary holding in this celebrated vineyard. Lavaut Saint-Jacques represents one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most notable Premier Crus, and this parcel features plantings from various decades (1923, 1938, 1952, 1962, 1971, 1981), creating a complex multi-age blend. The 2023 shows complex aromas of black berries and spices with medium to full-bodied, fleshy and layered structure. Lively acidity and velvety tannins frame the profile: raspberries, plums, spices, candied peel, woodsmoke, and rose petals. Hand-harvested from these ancient vines, de-stemmed, natural yeast fermented, aged 15-16 months on fine lees with maximum 15% new oak. This is Duroché's philosophy applied to old vines on Premier Cru terroir—precision allowing each element to be heard.