Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey Chambertin Dix Climats 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Dix Climats
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 85–87/100 for 2019; critics note drinking window ~2023–2030

Tasting Note
Fragrant red and dark cherry, rose petal, forest floor, spice and subtle cocoa. Silky, fine-grained tannins, bright freshness and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, beef fondue, aged cheeses (Epoisses, Comté). Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef hot pot, mushroom stir-fry.

Production Method
Blend of ten Gevrey parcels; ~30% whole-bunch fermentation in 2019; matured 12–18 months in Allier/Nivernais oak with ~30–40% new barrels.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine since c.1850 (Drouhin-Laroze). Philippe Drouhin leads a small, high-quality 11 ha estate with holdings in Gevrey including premiers and grands crus.