Domaine Jacob
THE WINE
Maximum allocation: 4 cases (3 red, 1 white). Next option available: April 2009. Vineyard code: XJACO
THE WINE
- Savigny-lès-Beaune (red)
- Hautes Côtes de Beaune (red)
Maximum allocation: 4 cases (2 of each). Next option available: April 2009. Vineyard code: GJACO
- Read tasting notes for 2007 Option wine
- Read tasting notes for 2006 Option wine
- Read tasting notes for 2005 Option wine
THE WINE
Maximum allocation: 2 cases. Next option available: April 2009. Vineyard code: PJACO
About The Vineyards
The picturesque little village of Échevronne is tucked away up a half-forgotten valley a few kilometres northwest of Beaune. Although so close to the wine capital of Burgundy (some would say the world), you could be on a different planet. This is a ravishing spot, a bit of Jura-like country where the vineyards are interspersed by wildflower meadows beneath the gentle crags. One third of the 250 villagers here earn their living from the vine. The most famous man around here is Lucien Jacob, who was at one time the Deputé for the Côte d'Or at the National Assembly in Paris. A dynamic man, he managed to combine his national duties with a passionate crusade to improve the quality and reputation of the wines of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune. He retired in 1989, handing over the running of the domaine to his daughter Chantal and his son Jean-Michel.
Jean-Michel and Chantal have built on their father's high reputation and have added their own blend of youthful enthusiasm and New World experience to the wines. Chantal studied oenology in Beaune and the USA, and Jean-Michel studied agriculture in Paris followed by experience (including sheep shearing!) in New Zealand and Australia. On his way home to Beaune in 1987 he stopped off in Hong Kong where he met Christine, a young English lawyer, who is now his wife. They are now all involved full time with the domaine.
Just round the corner from the domaine, the Jacobs have a large gîte which is available for rent by Partners.
