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Sylvie’s wines are highly esteemed on the international market—especially Clos Saint-Jacques, regarded as one of the appellation’s most emblematic Premier Crus. The 2010 Clos Saint-Jacques received 96 points, showcasing a style that marries elegance and depth.
Estate: Domaine Sylvie Esmonin
Founded: 1990 — Sylvie Esmonin took over the family domaine; renamed Domaine Sylvie Esmonin in 1998
Location: Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy (France)
Vineyard size & main appellations: ~7.8 hectares across:
Main grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Aligoté
With an oenology degree from the University of Dijon, Sylvie taught at an enology institute and worked as a consultant. Since taking over the family estate in 1990, she has practiced organics for over two decades, prioritizing handwork, minimal chemicals, biodiversity, and soil health. Vinification is tailored to cuvée and vintage: Clos Saint-Jacques typically includes ~70% whole bunch, while Bourgogne Rouge is ~90% destemmed. Her wines show deep color, vivid fruit and minerality, firm structure, and notable aging capacity; Clos Saint-Jacques is crafted to begin showing its best around ten years after bottling.
Every winery carries its own philosophy—shaped by terroir, tradition, and the winemaker’s vision. These values influence every step, from vineyard practices to cellar decisions, ultimately crafting wines that express both place and purpose. Below is an overview of this estate’s guiding principles and stylistic identity.
The winery relies on native yeast fermentation, honoring the vineyard's natural microbial environment. Depending on the vintage and parcel, whole-cluster fermentation is partially applied to enhance structure and complexity. A period of cold maceration before fermentation helps gently extract color and aromas from the grape skins, setting a solid foundation for the wine’s development.
The proportion of new oak barrels is carefully adjusted based on the wine’s classification and character. For example, Clos Saint-Jacques is aged in 100% new oak to build structure and aging potential, while other cuvées are adapted accordingly. Wines typically age for about 18 months in French oak barrels, allowing flavors to harmonize and mature gracefully.
The wines are known for their deep color, vibrant fruit aromas, and mineral character. They are structured, layered, and precise, showing elegance in youth and strong potential for aging, revealing further complexity and finesse over time.
WineBerserkers
Tightly structured with rich fruit, depth and complexity; built for long-term aging
CellarTracker
Displays old-vine depth and rich fruit; generous palate with long finish
Burgundy Report
Bright fruit with balanced acidity; highlights Brochon village terroir
Burgundy Report
Focused fruit, balanced palate, best enjoyed young
