Domaine Tawse Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-Saint-Jacques 2017 Bottle:12 unapologetic expression of California Cabernet

unapologetic expression of California Cabernet Sauvignon – it’s a Show stopper

clover honey

wild strawberry and blood orange

Slightly chilled on a warm day is the perfect paring for this wine

Domaine Tawse Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux-Saint-Jacques 2017 Bottle:12 unapologetic expression of California CabernetThe Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux Saint Jacques was touches by frost this year, 25% lost compared to last year, picked on 3 October. There was a touch of reduction on the nose, but otherwise there is plenty of black cherry, red plum and cranberry fruit. The palate is medium bodied with juicy ripe tannin that lend this more rondeur than the Champeaux (partly because this was fully destemmed). Good length here, and there is a lovely satin like,