90 Wine Spectator

"A black pepper aroma leads to black cherry and blackberry flavors in this round red. Has solid tannins and a lively profile, so give it a few years to regain its balance. Best from 2011 through 2018. 1,541 cases made. -BS" 90 points Wine Spectator

WINE:
"The vineyard site is 4.76 hectares and the soil is hard limestone enriched with marl. The wine is aged 12-15 months in oak barrels (20% new wood), followed by 5 months finishing in stainless-steel bulk tanks prior to bottling."

"Deep purple colour, nose dense and powerful with aromas of ripe fruit and spices. Mouth ample and tender with delicate tannins. This wine can age up to 15-20 years. To be drunk with red meat (roast, grilled or marinated). This Santenay rouge Premier Cru Gravières will also suit all high-flavoured cheeses." -Winery

WINERY:
"Impossible to miss, the small jewel of Domaine Jessiaume sits welcomingly at the entrance to the tiny spa town of Santenay. Built in 1850, it comprises over 37 acres, with a large plot in Santenay, important holdings in the Premiers Crus Auxey Duresses Les Ecusseaux and Volnay Les Brouillards vineyards, and a terrific section of the Cent Vignes vineyard, just behind the city of Beaune. The Jessiaumes are, in fact, the biggest landowners in Santenay."

"Even after five generations the business is still operated and managed by the Jessiaume family. Today that responsibly rest with brothers Marc and Pascal. They aim to follow the traditions of the previous generations, combined with modern techniques. They wish to create wines with elegance and finesse with supple and well integrated tannins. The Jessiaume Philosophy centers on great respect for the environment, organic practices and low yields." -Winery