Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey Chambertin Clos de Combes 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Clos de Combes
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy - Gevrey‑Chambertin.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16 °C.°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 90–92 pts; Drinking window 2026–2043 (Neal Martin / domaine notes). 5% by retailers

Tasting Note
Ripe red and blue berries, sweet spices, bay/white-pepper notes, saline mineral finish; refined, energetic with polished tannins and lingering spice.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑steak, roasted duck, lamb, Beaufort/Epoisses cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Szechuan braised beef, mushroom‑based stir‑fries, mildly spiced curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; ~30% whole-bunch fermentation; matured in oak barrels (40% new; Allier/Chatillonais/Nivernais) with medium-plus toast.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze’s 2.05 ha Clos de Combes parcel in the village of Gevrey‑Chambertin; vines planted 1959–2001 on sandy marls and cone‑pebble alluvium.