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Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage blanc 2023

Rhône

White

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92/100

James Suckling

round-tipped
mineral
blanquette

"The exuberance of Roussanne, tempered by the minerality of Marsanne".

"A medium-bodied white, juicy, lively and textured. Aromas of fresh lemon, wild herbs and blanched almonds. Round and luscious, with a floral touch on the mid-palate and a mellow finish." (James Suckling 2024). Ideal companion to blanquette, sea bream and shellfish...

Features

Estate

Domaine Combier

Vintage

2023

Designation

Crozes Hermitage

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

80% Marsanne, 20% Roussanne

Terroirs

Clay-limestone plateau and loess

Viticulture

ECOCERT-certified organic farming

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Fermented in barrels for 4 to 8 years, in WinesGlobe and in tuns

Breeding

8 to 10 months in 4 to 8 year-old barrels, in WinesGlobe, and in tuns

Alcohol content

13%

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Pale yellow colour

Nose

Exuberant and straightforward

Mouth

On white fruits and flowers, rich and mineral

Serve

at 12-14°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Ideal with blanquette de veau, raclette, shellfish, sea bream...

Domaine Combier

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the domain :

One of the most consistent estates in the Crozes appellation for over thirty years, where vines and apricots are grown with the same passion. Julien and David have joined their father Laurent. They farm 50 hectares of vines, mostly located on the rolled pebbles of the Châssis plain, as well as some granitic areas in the north of the appellation and a little in Saint Joseph. Clos-des-Grives, made from nine hectares of lovingly tended vines, has excelled over time in both colors.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

An engaging man, Laurent Combier has revealed the grandeur of the fine terroirs of Crozes-Hermitages, on the clay-limestone plateau with rolled pebbles of Pont-d'Isère. Vintage after vintage, he has constantly improved his wines in terms of finesse and definition, to the point where they can be compared, without blushing, to cuvées from much more prestigious terroirs. His Clos des Grives is one of the Rhône's most seductive and profound Syrahs. Its ageing potential is remarkable in great vintages. Laurent now works with his sons Julien and David.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

About the wine:

A medium-bodied, juicy, lively and textured white. Aromas of fresh lemon, wild herbs and blanched almonds. Round and delicious, with a floral touch on the mid-palate and a smooth finish. Enjoy or keep.

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Recommended area

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Note and review by M. JACQUES H. Published on 15/11/2024

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