Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint Jacques 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint Jacques
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 93/100 for the 2020 Drouhin‑Laroze Gevrey‑Chambertin Lavaut St‑Jacques; barrel/sample notes 92–94 (Wine. com/Vinous). Recommended drinking window 2026–2050

Tasting Note
Aromas of red fruit and violet; lively, fruity palate of morello cherry with delicate gourmandise, discreet oak and supple yet majestic tannins, finishing with good length.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto, grilled lamb; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, shiitake stir-fry, soy-ginger marinated pork.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermentation in small vats with indigenous yeasts and limited whole clusters; aged 14–18 months in French oak (≈40% new), light–medium toast.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze is a family estate (since 1850) owning 11.5 ha including top Grand Cru and Premier Cru sites; this parcel is 0.30 ha planted in 1943 in Lavaux-St-Jacques.