Henri Jayer
Richebourg Pinot Noir
Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Last night, this top-three-wine-of-my-life, from the one of the greatest hands ever to prune a vine, the mythical Burgundian Henri #Jayer 🇫🇷 , who was an inspiration to so many great winemakers (including those of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti). Jayer was the template, the prototype, doing pure, unfiltered, minimal-intervention wine long before it was even a thing. Drinking this 1959 Jayer #Richebourg was like getting to listen to the original master tape of Zeppelin IV 🎸, experiencing it exactly as the artist intended, with elevated highs, more resonant bass, and sharply delineated nuances 🎶. Even after 58 years, it was fresh and generous, a veritable Roman candle 🌋 of plums, cherries, spice, and smoke. It had this minty-woodsy character than reminded an artist at the table of “Arches watercolor paper” and “India ink”. To me, it was like the best forest you have ever smelled -- Muir Woods 🌳 in a glass. Its velvety finish rolled on forever, and only after about 40 minutes did its overall taste finally start to fade. This wine had everything. 🙏
Last night, this top-three-wine-of-my-life, from the one of the greatest hands ever to prune a vine, the mythical Burgundian Henri #Jayer 🇫🇷 , who was an inspiration to so many great winemakers (including those of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti). Jayer was the template, the prototype, doing pure, unfiltered, minimal-intervention wine long before it was even a thing. Drinking this 1959 Jayer #Richebourg was like getting to listen to the original master tape of Zeppelin IV 🎸, experiencing it exactly as the artist intended, with elevated highs, more resonant bass, and sharply delineated nuances 🎶. Even after 58 years, it was fresh and generous, a veritable Roman candle 🌋 of plums, cherries, spice, and smoke. It had this minty-woodsy character than reminded an artist at the table of “Arches watercolor paper” and “India ink”. To me, it was like the best forest you have ever smelled -- Muir Woods 🌳 in a glass. Its velvety finish rolled on forever, and only after about 40 minutes did its overall taste finally start to fade. This wine had everything. 🙏
1 person found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2018Henri Jayer Richebourg 1966: how can it be that this 50-year-old Burgundy is still so fresh, so ruby-colored, so generous with its nose of ripe cherry, baking spaces, and Autumn leaves? A miracle in every greedy gulp.
Henri Jayer Richebourg 1966: how can it be that this 50-year-old Burgundy is still so fresh, so ruby-colored, so generous with its nose of ripe cherry, baking spaces, and Autumn leaves? A miracle in every greedy gulp.
there's King Pinot, and then, last night, there was Emperor #Pinot: Henri Jayer Richebourg 1964, the rarest wine I'll likely ever have. A fine friend acquired it from a trustworthy source in Belgium, who provided letters of authentication verifying the purchase from Jayer in the 1960's. Out of the gate, it had a deep ruby color with an explosive nose of black fruits and Asian spices. The taste was gorgeously pure but a bit tight at first; after 15 minutes it blossomed into a softer, sexy swirl of black fruits and sweet spice. Medium-to-full body, lusciously long finish. Stunningly vibrant for a Pinot of 51 years.
there's King Pinot, and then, last night, there was Emperor #Pinot: Henri Jayer Richebourg 1964, the rarest wine I'll likely ever have. A fine friend acquired it from a trustworthy source in Belgium, who provided letters of authentication verifying the purchase from Jayer in the 1960's. Out of the gate, it had a deep ruby color with an explosive nose of black fruits and Asian spices. The taste was gorgeously pure but a bit tight at first; after 15 minutes it blossomed into a softer, sexy swirl of black fruits and sweet spice. Medium-to-full body, lusciously long finish. Stunningly vibrant for a Pinot of 51 years.
Oct 12th, 2015In Mag! This is sensational. Doesn't get much better than this...
In Mag! This is sensational. Doesn't get much better than this...
Apr 25th, 2015Started off nice but finally blossomed after 4+hours of being opened. Finished beautifully.
Started off nice but finally blossomed after 4+hours of being opened. Finished beautifully.
Apr 10th, 2013
Henri Jayer Richebourg 1959
最もアンリジャイエらしくなく、しかしリシュブールを極限まで表現しきっている。
並外れて華麗、荘厳。人生最高の赤ワイン。
Henri Jayer Richebourg 1959
最もアンリジャイエらしくなく、しかしリシュブールを極限まで表現しきっている。
並外れて華麗、荘厳。人生最高の赤ワイン。
