Description
Domaine Duroché, Gevrey-Chambertin “Le Clos”
The Duroché family has been producing wine under their own label since 1933, and they’ve been farmers and grape growers for much longer, but it wasn’t until fifth generation winemaker Pierre Duroché took the helm in 2005 that the slightly rustic, old school charm of this estate begin to transform into something truly exceptional. Fast forward 15 years and Pierre is considered one of the preeminent rising stars in Gevrey-Chambertin, and Burgundy writ large. But he didn’t make his mark by boosting his wines with richness and oak, instead he took the family’s understated style to new levels of elegance, complexity, and terroir transparency. The 2021 vintage plays perfectly into Pierre’s style, and these are some of the most graceful and pure Gevrey wines out there, and given the attention and rave reviews he receives from the press, they still offer excellent value. This is the perfect opportunity to get in before Duroché becomes another impossible to find Red Burgundy.
A small, fully walled or enclosed vineyard aka “clos”, this prime parcel of vines sits just below a treasure trove of the top premier crus in Gevrey-Chambertin. It’s a clear step up in both complexity and structure, compared to the regular Gevrey villages bottling, and as such is best enjoyed with a bit more bottle age. If you do want to check one out in the next few years though it will still be delicious, with a good decant, and served at cellar temperature in a large Burgundy stem. Pierre’s elegant style of Gevrey is at full throttle here, with a range of red and black berries accompanied by many layers of rose petal, violet, baking spice, and pure mineral savor. It’s a consistent over performer and an industry insider favorite. Grab some before it is gone!
