Domaine Laurent Combier - Crozes-Hermitage AOC - Clos des Grives - Red - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Red Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives is a beautifully defined, structured, and complex wine, shaped by an outstanding vintage and 70-year-old vines rooted in limestone and rounded pebbles. Its perfectly balanced aromas of ripe yet fresh fruit unfold in a rich, concentrated texture with impressive volume. A subtle touch of oak aging adds depth and will integrate seamlessly over time. With its depth, finesse, generosity, and balance, this is a benchmark Northern Rhône cuvée—built to age gracefully. Rated 95/100 by the French wine guide RVF.

Vinification:

Hand harvested with selective sorting. Monopole, single plot, clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles, 60-year-old vines. Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Aged for 12 months in Burgundy barrels (new to 3 years old). Aged for a further 12 months in bottles.

Organic farming on the estate since 1969.
Organic wine.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Roast and grilled red meats, Bresse pigeon with bacon, game, roast duckling, mature farmhouse Saint-Nectaire.

Cellar aging:

From today until 2034.

Closely linked to Crozes-Hermitage and awarded 2 stars by the French wine guide RVF, Domaine Combier crafts wines with a truly distinctive character—none more so than the renowned Clos des Grives, widely considered one of the finest wines of the appellation.

With top-tier Rhône Valley terroirs and generations of expertise, the estate produces iconic wines known for their depth and elegance. Now led by David and Julien, who carry forward their father Laurent’s vision with creativity and precision, this thriving estate remains at the forefront of the region.