Drouhin-Laroze Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Nuits, Gevrey‑Chambertin)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed and scored widely: Tim Atkin 96; Jasper Morris c. 92–95; Decanter 92–93; Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 92–93; Burghound 91–93; Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92. Drinking window commonly cited c. 2027–2045

Tasting Note
Perfumed red berries and cherries with rose petal, orange zest and spice; silky, medium‑to‑full body, supple tannins, mineral lift and a refined, floral-to-spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck breast with morels, veal escalope, mushroom risotto, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso‑glazed fish, braised Korean‑style short ribs.

Production Method
Grapes from 0.52 ha En la Chapelle; cold soak, gentle maceration with ~40% whole clusters; aged ~18–20 months in ~80% new Allier/Nivernais oak.

Vineyard Info
Family‑owned Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze (11.5 ha) with multi‑generation history; parcel planted 1973/1986 in En la Chapelle. Caroline and Nicolas lead winemaking.