Château des Jacques - Comtés Rhodaniens Syrah "Les Jacques" 2021
90/100
Robert Parker
The result of careful consideration of climatic conditions and terroir, the Syrah “Les Jacques” comes from vines less than 10 years old planted on the superb granitic terroirs of “La Roche” and “Rochegrès” in the town of Romanèche-Thorins in Saône-et-Loire. This unique harmony lends elegance and character to this unprecedented red wine, which bridges the gap between the Beaujolais and the Rhône regions. Its body and concentration, combined with a lovely freshness, captivate us and inspire us to explore new horizons.
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Eye
Purplish and intense
Nose
Spicy notes of violet, black pepper, and ripe black fruits, reflecting just the right level of ripeness
Palate
Expressive, offering freshness, acidity, and body, with concentration, fruit, and richness, along with a certain depth—a Syrah that combines richness and character with lovely freshness
Serve
At 15-17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with slow-cooked or grilled beef, a charcuterie board...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2021 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The estate, owned by Louis Jadot of Beaune but managed independently, has grown significantly since its acquisition in 1996. The vineyard spans 90 hectares, primarily consisting of Moulin-à-Vent vineyards, a region in which the estate is a leading specialist. It owns plots in the finest areas, such as Rochegrès, La Roche, Carquelins, and, more recently, La Rochelle. Cyril Chirouze continues the tradition of excellence established more than fifteen years ago.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100 (2020 vintage) (A fantastic wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
Is the 2018 vintage the finest wine produced to date at Château des Jacques under Jadot’s leadership? That’s certainly the question I asked myself while tasting these new releases, and Cyril Chirouze and his team deserve the warmest praise for what they’ve accomplished. When Jadot acquired this vast historic estate in 1996, the winemaking process was reimagined with a Burgundian focus, introducing destemming, long macerations, new oak, and extended aging. To my palate, the oak component of the wines was sometimes too pronounced, even after aging in the bottle; and that is why these 2018s stand out: they are quite simply the best-integrated wines I have tasted from Château des Jacques between 1996 and today. Deep, concentrated, and elegantly robust—after all, 2018 was a hot year—these are serious wines, built for cellaring, and I am truly very optimistic about their future. All the wines reviewed here come highly recommended.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Since its acquisition in 1996 by the Beaune-based Louis Jadot, the estate has fully embraced its identity, and “Les Jacques” has emerged as a model of a Beaujolais wine with aging potential, while continuing to draw on Burgundian winemaking methods. Following the era of Guillaume de Castelnau (director from 2000 to 2014), Pierre-Henri Gagey handed the reins over in 2016 to Cyril Chirouze, an agricultural engineer and oenologist who had worked as a winemaker there between 2007 and 2013. The single-vineyard wines require a minimum of five years of aging to fully express the identity of their terroir. It is clear that the transition to organic farming and the construction of the new winery have marked a new milestone in the definition of these wines. We will be following this progress closely.
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