Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey Chambertin En Combes 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Drouhin-Laroze
Label Name:
 
Gevrey Chambertin En Combes
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°C

Awards/Ratings
Millésime 2020 tasting notes: Matthew Hemming 90–93; Allen Meadows (Burghound) 89–91 (‘Outstanding’). Domaine acclaimed for high-quality Gevrey holdings

Tasting Note
Bright red and black cherry, wild berries, floral (peony) and spice notes, subtle iron/ferrous and saline minerality; energetic acidity and a structural spine with silky tannins and a persistent, slightly spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled rib‑eye, filet of beef, mushroom risotto, Epoisses or Beaufort cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, miso‑glazed fish or mushroom stir‑fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from old-vine selection; traditional Pinot Noir vinification; matured in French oak barrels (40% new; Allier/Chatillonais/Nivernais woods), medium toast, ~12-18 months élevage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, family estate since 1850; En Combe is a 2.05 ha Gevrey parcel (vines 1959–2001) in the heart of the village, sourced from old vines.