Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey Chambertin Dix Climats 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin Dix Climats
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 87–89/100; Jasper Morris MW 90–92/100; Jancis Robinson 15. 5+ (cask sample); Burghound 87–89/100. Drinking window commonly cited ~2024–2034/2030s

Tasting Note
Fragrant, medium-bodied Pinot with cherry, raspberry, peony and rose notes, hints of sous-bois and spice; silky, melted tannins, bright acidity and a slightly savory, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, Epoisses pie, beef fondue, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon, Korean bulgogi, mushroom stir-fry or soy-glazed pork.

Production Method
Blend of 10 village parcels; ~15% whole-bunch fermentation, gentle punch-downs and moderate pump-overs; matured ~30% new French oak (village cuvée), aged in barrels 12–18 months.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, family domaine with origins from 1850; ~11.5 ha in the Côte de Nuits, long history in Gevrey-Chambertin under Caroline & Nicolas Drouhin.