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.