Description

Denis Mortet became one of the most admired growers of Gevrey-Chambertin in the 1990s, known for deeply coloured, intensely fruited wines. Lavaux Saint-Jacques is a premier cru in the combe west of the village, next to Clos Saint-Jacques.

The vintage 1998. 1998 gave red Burgundies of firm tannins and good concentration, now opening into savoury maturity.

Black cherry, cassis and spice, with earthy, mineral notes and, with age, forest floor and leather; firm, concentrated and long.

Service & pairing. Serve at 15–16 °C in a wide Burgundy glass. Decant young bottles briefly; open mature ones an hour ahead and pour gently, leaving any sediment in the bottle. Pair with beef bourguignon, roast duck or a mature Comté.