2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Lavaut Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France Lagille There is no racking or

There is no racking or filtration during the elevage

The small “Clos de Cochon” was a former pig pasture and manure dumping ground that sat fallow for years before eventually being planted to Riesling

very fresh and agile

Juice in tank was moved to barrel after signs of ferment

One of the great white wines in then world

2024 Domaine Berthaut-Gerbet Lavaut Saint-Jacques, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru, France Lagille There is no racking orFrom . 13 hectare, located just at the Combe de Lavaux, very high on the slope and with great south east exposure; 50 year old vines with very low yields. The wine is structured, dense and spicey with excellent concentration and firm tannins on the finish. 80% whole cluster fermentation, with 30% new oak used during aging.