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

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.

Production 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.

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.