The top 1er Cru of Gevrey-Chambertin and, in many vintages, the equal of any Grand Cru in the village. Lavaut Saint-Jacques sits at the mouth of the Combe de Lavaux on a southeast-facing slope just above the village, where cool winds funneled through the combe give wines of remarkable structure, freshness, and aging potential. Pierre Duroché has become one of the most exciting producers in Gevrey, working in a classical, restrained style that lets terroir speak. 2023 is a vintage of lift and finesse — Lavaut's natural austerity tempered by red-fruited charm. Offered en primeur, in bond. A keeper.