93
points
Château des Jacques 2006 Clos de Rochegrès Gamay (Moulin-à-Vent)
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$35
Exploding with perfumes, aromas of violets, sweet cherries and spice, this is an impressive wine, with wild cherries and damson plums. It is taut, almost Pinot Noir in its velvet texture, finishing with ripe, sweet fruit sustained by tannins.
— R.V.
(11/1/2009)
91
points
Château des Jacques 2006 Château des Lumières Côte du Py Gamay (Morgon)
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$30
Full, almost meaty-textured wine, with dense tannins and black plum skin flavors that go with the black raisin sweetness and spice and a smoky finish. It is firm, concentrated, but never losing sight of a charm and immediate attractiveness. However, the tannins certainly promise aging.
— R.V.
(11/1/2009)