Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Estournelles Saint Jacques 2023 JURARARE this is the return of

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Rice-growing capital of USA

with some Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well

this peated single malt blends peated and unpeated malts distilled in 2018 and 2019 that have been carefully aged in a variety of casks—including the distillery’s signature use of Mellow Kozuru rice shochu casks—and bottled at cask strength

Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Estournelles Saint Jacques 2023 JURARARE this is the return ofEstournelles Saint Jacques sits high on the slope above Lavaux Saint Jacques, just north of Clos Saint Jacques, where the elevation, the limestone, and the cooler exposure give Gevrey a more aerial profile than the muscular wines of the village's southern half. Frederic Esmonin works with his parents Andre and Michele on a small family domaine that has quietly climbed into the upper tier of Gevrey for a fraction of what the famous names command. The