Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord rouge 2022
17+/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
Decanter
92/100
James Suckling
"A Great Crozes"
"A velvety red, round, juicy, and generously fruity. The nose is marked by black cherry, black plum, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Round and silky, with volume on the palate and generous fruitiness on the finish." (James Suckling 2024) • Limited quantities
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Nose
In the register of ripe fruit and spices
Mouth
Ample and fleshy, very good length
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with game, roasted or sauced red meats, and spicy dishes.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
One of the most consistent estates in the Crozes appellation for over thirty years, where vines and apricots are cultivated with equal passion. Julien and David have joined their father Laurent. They cultivate 50 hectares of vines, mainly located on the rounded pebbles of the Plaine des Châssis, as well as a few granite areas to the north of the appellation and a little in Saint-Joseph. The Clos-des-Grives, produced from nine hectares of lovingly tended vines, excels over time in both colors.
Decanter
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Dark fruit, full of blackberries and blackcurrants. Full-bodied, with a powerful, straight, and rigid tannic structure, accentuated by firm rays of acidity. The texture of the tannins is quite severe and the finish is long. One of the most serious, powerful, and austere Crozes of this year, which will take time to assert itself.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
A charming man, Laurent Combier has revealed the greatness of the beautiful terroirs of Crozes-Hermitage, on the clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles of Pont-d'Isère. Vintage after vintage, he has continuously improved his wines in terms of finesse and definition, to the point where they can be compared, without embarrassment, to vintages from much more prestigious terroirs. His Clos des Grives is one of the most seductive and profound Syrahs in the Rhône. Its aging potential is remarkable in great vintages. Laurent now works alongside his sons Julien and David.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17+/20
About wine:
An inviting and mysterious nose of lavender, herbs, garrigue, and violets. The palate is rich and dense, with wonderfully defined tannins. The tannins are very well integrated and the acidity is soft and fresh. Very well-managed extraction and fresh fruit throughout the tasting. The finish is long, broad, and chiseled.
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A velvety red wine, round, juicy, and generously fruity. The nose is marked by black cherry, black plum, and sweet spices. It is medium-bodied with creamy tannins. Round and silky, with volume on the palate and a generous fruitiness on the finish. Enjoy now or keep for later.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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