2018 - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau Drouhin Laroze
09B8GCCLD6PK _ 2018 - Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau Drouhin Laroze - 6x75cl
Colour
Red
Producer
Domaine Drouhin Laroze
Region
Gevrey-Chambertin
Grape
Pinot Noir
Case size
6x75cl
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2018 GEVREY CHAMBERTIN 1ER CRU AU CLOSEAU DROUHIN LAROZE - 6x75cl

Colour
Red
Producer
Domaine Drouhin Laroze
Region
Gevrey-Chambertin
Grape
Pinot Noir
Case size
6x75cl
Available Now
Duty Paid (Inc. VAT)
Case price £316.07 (Inc. VAT)
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Tasting Notes

  • NM

    Neal Martin, January 2020,
    Score: 89-91

    The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Au Closeau 1er Cru has a wonderful bouquet of red currant, cranberry and light sous-bois aromas, all very focused and nicely detailed. The palate is equipped with fine, supple tannins that render this a pliant Gevrey-Chambertin, although there is some new oak on the finish that needs to be subsumed. At 60%, I can see how a little more prudence might have been preferable. Not bad, but I would like to see how this develops and eats up that new wood. 2022 - 2033

  • BURG

    Burghound, January 2020,
    Score: 86-89

    Prominent wood and menthol scents sit atop the earthy and softly spicy red and dark currant-scented nose. The delicious, round and supple medium weight flavors again culminate in a mildly warm, dry and short finish that is borderline tough. It's hard to see this recovering though with the right foods it could still be interesting. Drink 2025+

  • JAM

    Jasper Morris MW, January 2020,
    Score: 91-93

    Planted at the same time as Craipillot, Au Closeau offers a brighter deeper richer purple. This is luxurious but not clumsy, with a little spicy touch, from 50% whole bunch. Works very well here, with a substantial glossy finish. The acidity is not marked but the wine is in balance.

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Producer

Domaine Drouhin Laroze

This substantial Gevrey Chambertin domaine is under the guardianship of a collaborative family team: Philippe Drouhin is ably assisted by son and daughter Nicolas and Caroline. First established in 1850, the domaine has major holdings in Gevrey Chambertin, as well as an impressive array of the Côte de Nuits’s grands crus, stretching from Gevrey down through Chambolle Musginy and into Vougeot. Recent investment at the domaine’s barrel hall will continue to drive quality at Drouhin Laroze. Their style falls somewhere between a modernist and a traditionalist. The wines are ripe, concentrated, and often earthy and textured. They offer terrific value, particularly in Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru.

Region

Gevrey-Chambertin

The greatest village in terms of notable grand cru vineyards, Gevrey Chambertin has no less than 9 of them including its most famous Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze, and includes a premier cru vineyard that many people deem grand cru in quality - Clos St. Jacques. It encompasses approximately 400 hectares under vine also making it the largest top quality vineyard area in the Côte de Nuits. Gevrey-Chambertin has many followers who seek out its deeply coloured, robust and textured wines. They are often firmer than the neighbouring appellations of Chambolle Musigny and Vosne Romanée and can take several years to soften once released. Due to its size and reputation, the list of excellent producers is noteworthy and many are worth seeking out.