Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cuvée Laurent blanc 2023
Rhône
White
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Drink or Keep
91/100
James Suckling
"Lively and full of minerality, a perfect aperitif".
This 100% Marsanne offers a rich, savory nose, a mouth-filling palate and a lively, mineral finish. Perfect with perch meunière, pike-perch with leek compote or as an aperitif.
Features
Estate
Domaine Combier
Cuvée
Cuvée Laurent
Vintage
2023
Designation
Crozes Hermitage
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Marsanne, vignes de moins de 20 ans
Terroirs
Clay-limestone plateau with rolled pebbles to the south
Viticulture
In conversion to organic farming
Harvest
Manual with selective sorting
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
8 to 10 months in vats
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Pale yellow colour
Nose
Rich and flavorful, with very fresh citrus notes.
Mouth
Very tasty, good volume, lively mineral finish
Serve
AT 12-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with raw vegetables, freshwater fish or as an aperitif...
Domaine Combier
Crozes Hermitage
Expert opinion
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 regular 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
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
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 most seductive and profound Syrahs in the Rhône. Its ageing potential is remarkable in great vintages. Laurent now works with his sons Julien and David.
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated wine (guide 2023) 91/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by Mme FRANCOISE M. Published on 20/10/2024
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Note and review by M. JACQUES H. Published on 12/07/2024
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