Domaine Duroché - Gevrey-Chambertin 2020

This Gevrey-Chambertin Village is succulent but focussed, with ripe red berries, structured mid–palate acidity and earthy mineral-driven tannin.

Domaine Duroché has become an overnight superstar in Gevrey-Chambertin, and is a true winemaking fairy tale. Only five years after taking the helm of his family Domaine, Pierre Duroché gained global recognition with his exceptional Pinots grown on a myriad of Gevrey-Chambertin’s best plots. These comprise well-located village holdings, powerful Premier Crus and blockbuster Grand Crus. Domaine Duroché’s wines are some of the purest expressions of Pinot Noir in the Burgundy region. The Gevrey-Chambertin Village comes from a cooler site behind the church in Gevrey with 10 parcels in total (3 hectares), some from the lower parts such as “Le Fourneau” and the rest on the Brochon side. This is the largest cuvee bottling Pierre does with 56 barrels (10% new).

The bouquet shows perky, attractive violet floral notes, fresh raspberry, dark cherries and plums followed by smoky earth-driven stone and leafy notes. s succulent but focussed, with ripe red berries, structured mid–palate acidity and earthy mineral-driven tannin. It can be enjoyed with venison, veal, duck, quail, kangaroo, smoked meats and charred eggplant. Drink now with a 30-minute decant or age till 2028+. 100% Pinot Noir.

A fine glowing purple, with a nose which suggests class and quality but does not wish to declare yet. Gorgeous harmony on the palate, so svelte, raspberry slightly to the fore, with some fine-grained tannins taking up the back. 12 barrels made. 91-94 pts, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy.