Domaine Combier - Saint-Joseph Cap Nord 2020
Rhône
Red
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Drink or Keep
91-93/100
Robert Parker
"Saint Joseph Cap Nord 2020 comes from a north-facing granite parcel above Tournon. Violets and raspberries appear on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate shows great depth, a ripe, silky texture and a long finish. This should be a beauty to drink for the rest of the decade" (Wine Advocate 2022) A superb Saint-Joseph!
Features
Estate
Domaine Combier
Cuvée
Cap Nord
Vintage
2020
Designation
Saint-Joseph
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
100% Syrah
Terroirs
Very stony granite soils, plot located in Tournon, 35-year-old vines
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Fermentation in small 10 hl tanks.
Breeding
12 months in 4-year-old barrels
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
With notes of violets and raspberries
Mouth
Deep, silky, textured, with a long finish.
Serve
AT 16-18°C
Drink from
2023
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with red meats, dishes with tomato sauce, and more subtle oriental dishes, such as chicken tagine with eggplant.
Domaine Combier
Saint-Joseph
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 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
Rated (guide 2022) 91-93/100 (Vin Formidable)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Saint Joseph Cap Nord 2020 comes from a north-facing granite parcel above Tournon. Violets and raspberries appear on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate shows great depth, a ripe, silky texture and a long finish. This should be a beauty to drink for the rest of the decade.
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
Recommended area
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Jeb Dunnuck
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. STEFAAN G. Published on 30/12/2023
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN C. Published on 24/02/2023
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Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 02/08/2022
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