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Drouhin Laroze, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2020
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Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru was quite reduced on the nose compared to Drouhin-Laroze’s other crus. Difficult to get a hold on the aromatics here. The palate is much more expressive with vivacious red cherry and strawberry fruit, fine acidity, orange rind threaded through its finish that leaves a tingle of spice on the aftertaste. Give this some time in bottle for the aromatics to open.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru had the highest sugar levels in this vintage, so this was the first cuvée to be picked on 24 August. It has a very expressive nose, very pure and without any stems, it still imparts an attractive spiciness. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grain tannins, nicely poised with a harmonious and mineral-driven finish. Excellent.
About the Producer
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, located in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation in Burgundy, France, is a winery with a long history in the region. Jean-Baptise Laroze began planting grapes in Gevrey-Chambertin in 1850. In 1919, Felix's daughter, Suzanne, married Alexandre Drouhin, who was born in Chambolle-Musigny. Drouhin also owns vineyards in Chambolle-Musigny. In accordance with local custom, the couple's surname became the name of the estate, hence the name Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, which marked the eventual birth of Château Laroze. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze is now managed by Philippe and Christine Drouhin. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze has been in business for five generations since its inception. Caroline and Nicolas will be the sixth generation to take charge. Each generation of owners has made a unique contribution to the development and progress of the estate. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze now has 11.5 hectares of vineyards, all located in the prestigious Cote de Nuits appellation, stretching from Gevrey-Chambertin to Vougeot. The estate's Grand Cru vineyards include Musigny, Chambertin Clos de Beze, Vougeot, Bonnes-Mares, Latricieres-Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin. In 1996, the estate acquired the Grand Cru Mussini vineyard, whose grapes are not as powerful as those from Chambertin or as smooth as those from Romagny, but whose wines are dark, elegant, concentrated, refined and aromatic. The wines of Chambétanbes, on the other hand, are known as the "king of wines" and represent the potential for outstanding Burgundy wines. Domaine Drouhin-Laroze produces around 50,000 bottles of wine each year. Of these, 46% are Grand Cru wines, 14% are Premier Cru wines and 40% are village wines. The wines of the estate are sold worldwide. The wines produced by the current owner, Philippe, have a unique character, combining the best qualities of the grapes with the typical terroir characteristics, resulting in elegant, powerful, smooth and aromatic wines.
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