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★ Jeb Dunnuck 92

Crozes Hermitage Domaine Combier Crozes Hermitage Vallée du Rhône Rouge 2022

Red

€45,00 / 150cl inc. VAT

In 2022, the Crozes Hermitage from Domaine Combier displays a vibrant freshness, the signature of a mastered solar vintage. The palate offers beautiful tension, with clear aromas of black plum and violet, supported by polished tannins that promise a harmonious evolution.

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Producer:Domaine Combier
Appellation: Crozes-Hermitage
Region: Rhone
Country: France
Grape varieties: Syrah
Alcohol: N/A
Color: Red
Condition: Perfect

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Jeb Dunnuck Tasting Note

The 2022 Crozes-Hermitage is up-front and charming, with a ripe, layered, complex profile offering plenty of darker, almost blue fruits, lots of violet and floral nuances, ripe tannins, and a broad, expansive, forward mouthfeel. It has a touch more density and concentration over the more fruit forward Laurent Combier, and I suspect will benefit from a year or three of bottle age. It’s clearly an outstanding wine in the making. Located in Crozes-Hermitage, unquestionably the most challenging appellation in 2021, Laurent Combier has nevertheless produced beautiful wines, with his Clos des Grives being an outstanding effort that’s well worth seeking out. His 2022s from barrel were all outstanding as well, with charming, up-front profiles. This estate is easily in the top handful of producers in Crozes, and the wines are worth your time and money.

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About the Producer

About the Producer

Domaine Combier, an essential benchmark of the Rhône Valley, has flourished from Pont-de-l'Isère, in the heart of the Crozes-Hermitage appellation. This family estate took off thanks to Laurent Combier, an endearing figure and passionate winemaker. A pioneer of organic farming since the 1970s, the estate has forged an enviable reputation, magnifying its terroir with exemplary consistency. The Combier style is recognized by its seductive wines, capable of aging with elegance. Its Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives, an iconic red, embodies this depth and aging potential. The range has expanded over the years, exploring the nuances of Syrah through cuvées such as the Crozes-Hermitage Laurent Combier Cuvée 'L' and the Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord. The estate also produces a Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, including a remarkable Clos des Grives Blanc. It is said that Laurent Combier, an accomplished pilot, once traversed the skies to monitor the development of his vines. Each wine, even the entry-level cuvées, reflects a constant commitment to quality and undeniable expertise. Among the most sought-after cuvées are Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives, Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, and Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage Laurent Combier Cuvée 'L'—useful benchmarks for understanding the identity of the house.

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