Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey 1er Cru Lavaut St Jacques 2022

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

Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Decanter 93 (Charles Curtis); Wine Advocate 90-93 (William Kelley); Jasper Morris 92-95 (Inside Burgundy); Tim Atkin 95; Vinous 90-92

Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, violet and sloe with hints of spice, forest floor and subtle oak; lively acidity, firm refined tannins and a mineral, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, côte de boeuf, duck breast, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised pork belly, shiitake/soy stir-fries.

Production Method
Fully destemmed fermentation after cool maceration; aged in oak barrels (approx. 40% new, light–medium toast) for cellar development.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze, family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin. Parcel 0.30 ha planted in 1943; producer focuses on terroir-driven, elegant Pinot Noir.