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Duroche, Gevrey Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2013
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Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
Good medium red. Aromas of red berries, spices and leather, plus a hint of underbrush. Boasts good ripeness and intensity to its juicy, spicy red fruit flavors. A bit tighter and more serious than the Champ but without that wine's early sweetness. This vineyard is very close to the Champ but has more clay and rocks (rather than calcaire and marl). A touch of dryness calls for at least a couple years of patience.
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.
