Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Drouhin-Laroze |
Label Name: | Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut Saint Jacques |
Vintage: | 2022 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Burgundy, Côte de Nuits (Gevrey-Chambertin, Lavaut-St-Jacques) |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Notable reviews: Decanter 93 (Charles Curtis); Wine Advocate 90-93 (William Kelley); Jasper Morris 92-95 (Inside Burgundy); Tim Atkin 95; Vinous 90-92
Tasting Note
Perfumed red and black cherry, violet and sloe with hints of spice, forest floor and subtle oak; lively acidity, firm refined tannins and a mineral, persistent finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, côte de boeuf, duck breast, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised pork belly, shiitake/soy stir-fries.
Production Method
Fully destemmed fermentation after cool maceration; aged in oak barrels (approx. 40% new, light–medium toast) for cellar development.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Drouhin‑Laroze, family estate in Gevrey‑Chambertin. Parcel 0.30 ha planted in 1943; producer focuses on terroir-driven, elegant Pinot Noir.