Sweet plums and jammy black cherries are found in the aromatic profile of the 2000 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques. A forward, lush, plump wine, it has superb breadth and depth, followed by opulent waves of spicy black raspberries and cherries that linger throughout its well-endowed finish. Refined, yet powerful, it is generously fruity and highly expressive. Projected maturity: now-2010. Concerning the 2000s, Clair offered that the wines “have the tenderness of the 1999s”. His chef de cave, Philippe Brun, added that “the 2000s handle contact with air surprisingly well.” Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802