What a complete explosion of classic “Charmes-Chambertin” fruit, showing ripe raspberries and cassis liqueur with a subtle, smoked meat element.
Domaine Duroché has become an overnight superstar in Gevrey-Chambertin, and is a true winemaking fairy tale. Only five years after taking the helm of his family Domaine, Pierre Duroché gained global recognition with exceptional his exceptional Pinots grown on a myriad of Gevrey-Chambertin’s best plots. These comprise well-located village holdings, powerful Premier Crus and blockbuster Grand Crus. Domaine Duroché’s wines are some of the purest expressions of Pinot Noir in the Burgundy region. Pierre’s “Charmes” comes from a 0.41-ha plot sitting higher on the slope. The vines were planted in 1959 and 1998.
Dense mid purple, there is more concentration here, plenty of charming fruit up front but with more backbone than sometimes. Fine balance between fruit, tannin and acidity, with a clean long finish where the fruit keeps growing. Some eggs in use as well as barrels here. Drink from 2030-2037. 94-96 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy