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Duroche, Gevrey Chambertin Les Jeunes Rois 2014
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Description
Tasting notes
Reviewed by: Stephen Tanzer
(from vines planted in the early 1950s): Medium red. Slightly musky perfume of red cherry, redcurrant and earth. A bit deeper than the Champ, showing moderate concentration but more shape and inner-mouth tension thanks to its juicy acidity. More tannic as well, but the tannins are dusty and fine-grained.
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.
