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Duroche, Gevrey Chambertin Le Clos 2018
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Reviewed by: William Kelley
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos reveals a pretty bouquet of sweet berry fruit, cherries and candied peel that's pure and expressive. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, supple and layered, with powdery structuring tannins and good length on the finish. Le Clos derives from a parcel planted in 1998 in lieu-dit Le Village, situated at the foot of the combe Lavaux on alluvial soils.
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
The 2018 Gevrey-Chambertin Le Clos was the first parcel that Duroché picked. It delivers plenty of raspberry, wild strawberry and damp earthy aromas, though perhaps not showing quite the same delineation as the Gevrey Champs at the moment. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannin, a lovely bead of acidity and more flesh than the Champs, as well as a little more depth on the finish. Very approachable in style, this should drink nicely over the next 12 to 15 years.
About the Producer
Domaine Duroché, managed by fifth-generation winemaker Pierre Duroché, boasts extensive holdings in Gevrey-Chambertin, including three Village wines, four Premier Crus, and four Grand Crus, totaling 8.25 hectares. While most grapes are destemmed, the Griotte Chambertin is vinified as whole clusters, with fermentation relying on natural yeasts for 10 to 12 days. Pierre took full control of winemaking and vineyard management in 2005, earning acclaim from critics and enthusiasts for the quality of his wines. Since the 2014 vintage, he introduced a special cuvée, “Gevrey-Chambertin Lavaux St Jacques Vignes 23,” sourced exclusively from vines planted before 1923, with some plots plowed by horse.
