Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Duroche
Label Name:
 
Chambertin Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte de Nuits
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Method:
 
Hand-harvested fruit; mostly destemmed (Griotte sometimes whole-cluster), indigenous yeast fermentation (~10–12 days), gentle extraction and aging in French oak barrels (Grand Crus typically 50–75% new) for ~12–18 months.
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17
Tasting Note:
 
Perfumed black cherry and wild berries with rose petal, forest-floor and baking-spice notes; medium–full body, powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory mineral finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, duck breast, beef bourguignon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), teriyaki beef, umami mushroom ramen or Korean BBQ.
Vineyard Info:
 
Family domaine in Gevrey-Chambertin led by Pierre Duroché (5th generation); ~8–8.5 hectares with holdings in Chambertin Clos‑de‑Bèze, Latricières, Griotte and Charmes; long history since early 20th century.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Critical reception for Duroché’s 2020 range was strong: Wine Advocate gave the 2020 Gevrey‑Chambertin village ~90, while Duroché Grand Crus (Charmes, Latricières, Clos‑de‑Bèze) earned high marks from Wine Advocate, Decanter and Vinous (many 94–98; Clos‑de‑Bèze 2020 cited 98–100 by WA). See reviews and retailer notes