Domaine Lucien Jacob, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru “Les Peuillets”

A Premier Cru Burgundy from 2014. Is there a better sounding sentence in wine? I firmly believe if everyone could taste today’s remarkably structured, terroir-infused, perfectly aged Premier Cru from Lucien Jacob, the prattle about Burgundy losing its sense of value and only being accessible to the elite would cease to exist. Most of all, it would cement the notion that top Burgundy from a resolutely classic vintage is the most emotional wine experience out there. But here’s the thing: Only a select few ever have the chance to taste Domaine Lucien Jacob’s extraordinary wines. If you remove SommSelect from the equation, I’d wager that most haven’t even seen a bottle in their wine-hunting career because only several hundred cases total are imported. As for this 2014 “Les Peuillets?” Just 50, and that was when it first arrived two years ago—today, a mere fraction remains.From beginner to seasoned wine vet, there’s no mistaking Jacob’s rare statement piece for anything other than what it t