Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Drouhin-Laroze |
Label Name: | Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Gevrey‑Chambertin, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Critic notes for the 2021 Clos Prieur include Neal Martin (Vinous) 92–94, Burghound 89–92, Jasper Morris 90–93; Reviews and scores as reported by trade sources
Tasting Note
Concentrated red and black cherry, Morello cherry, forest‑floor and subtle spice. Silky, tender tannins, mineral lift and a precise, lingering, slightly peppery finish (medium‑full body).
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, coq au vin, chapon farci with ceps, beef bourguignon, medium‑aged cheeses. Asian: Peking/roast duck, char siu or hoisin pork, miso‑glazed salmon, shiitake/mushroom soba or ramen.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested Pinot Noir; short cold soak, native yeast fermentation with gentle pigeage/remontage; partial whole‑cluster inclusion (c.15–30%); élevage in French oak for ~16–18 months with a substantial portion of new barrels (40–60% reported for some vintages).
Vineyard Info
Drouhin‑Laroze, family estate founded 1850 run by Nicolas & Caroline Drouhin. Their Clos‑Prieur parcel is 0.30 ha (planted 1954, partly replanted 2003), east‑facing on limestone with entrocs at ~280m.