a little spicier than I recall with fine tension towards the finish

Drink now through 2002

but it will be a vintage similar to 2001 that will take a long time to really show its best

with a pungent mineral quality in the background

Esmonin Michel et Fille, Gevrey Chambertin Clos St Jacques Vintage:2018 a little spicier than IA fresh and still largely primary nose is composed by notes of red and dark berries along with noticeable wood influence. The concentrated, powerful and serious larger scaled flavors are overtly muscular though the exceptionally tannic and somewhat tough finish disrupts the balance. The density is impressive as is the power but this is likely to dry out before the tannins resolve, which is why I suggest that this be drunk over the next few years with