Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord blanc 2022
Rhône
White
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92/100
James Suckling
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92/100
RVF
"Finesse, roundness and complexity are the watchwords of Crozes blanc".
"A tasty, aromatic and precise blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne. The nose shows notes of white peaches, dried lemons, white flowers and a hint of verbena. Medium-bodied, it has a delicious, succulent character on the palate. Textured and herbaceous, with a refreshing finish." (James Suckling 2024) - First vintage of this cuvée in white - Limited quantities
Features
Estate
Domaine Combier
Cuvée
Cap Nord
Vintage
2022
Designation
Crozes Hermitage
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
50% Marsanne, 50% Roussanne
Terroirs
Plot of land, combining 10 rows of Marsanne and 10 rows of Roussanne, nestled on the sunny slopes of Mercurol, sandy soil.
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual with selective sorting
Winemaking
The Roussannes are vinified in WineGlobe, and the Marsannes in foudre.
Breeding
The Roussannes are aged in WineGlobe, and the Marsannes in foudre.
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Mouth
Rich and complex, with refined minerality from its sandy terroir and vibrant freshness from discreet ageing, allowing the purity of each grape variety to fully express itself. A wine of character, both fresh and authentic.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with white meats, a brick of goat's cheese, scallops with citrus fruit...
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
Wine rated (guide 2025) 92/100
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
Wine rated (guide 2024) 92/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
A tasty, aromatic and precise blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne. The nose shows notes of white peaches, dried lemons, white flowers and a hint of verbena. Medium-bodied, it has a delicious, succulent character on the palate. Textured and herbaceous, with a refreshing finish. Enjoy or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
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