Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Lavaux St Jacques 2022

95 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "This was entirely destemmed, but its nose is graciously giving and complex. Black currants, sloe and fleshy plums mesh with forest floor and fireplace embers. The chewy, muscular palate feels sturdy on its own, but its power feels amplified by the racy and strapping tannins. (Jan 2024)"

92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "No stems here, a reflection of the style of the vineyard rather than a vintage choice. Old vines with millerandage. A much denser purple colour and a much more intense flamboyant yet cool red fruit on the nose. Beautifully structured, with an engagingly long finish. Very well done, given that Lavaux was really in the path of the June storm. Drink from 2032-2038. Tasted Nov 2023."

93 points Charles Curtis, MW (Decanter): "This dynamic wine boasts forward, perfumed aromas of mulberry and mint with a hint of smoke and spice. The texture is tannic and noticeably fresh, and the acidity and the firm tannins drive the wine to a rewarding finish. This wine should open within three to five years of release and will age at least five – 10 years after that. It is produced from the domaine's 0.30-hectare block at the mouth of the combe. The carefully sorted fruit is completely destemmed before fermentation. Drinking Window: 2030-2065. (May 2023)"

90-93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint-Jacques is pure and perfumed, offering up aromas of plums, red berries, orange zest and spices, followed by a medium to full-bodied, lively and succulent palate framed by sweet, supple tannins. This will offer a broad drinking window. (Jan 2024)"