Latricières-Chambertin, Grand Cru, 2020
One of Gevrey’s great Grand Crus, the Drouhin Laroze parcel is majorly influenced by the surrounding forest, which helps to offset the warm, stony soils. The 2020 envelops the palate with hints of liquorice-spice, plum, forest fruit and pine needles – really very distinctive and characterful. There are flavours here which echo some of the great Nebbiolos of Serralunga d’Alba, albeit delivered with the harmony and grace of a fine Pinot Noir. Super. Fermented with 30% whole bunches and aged in 80% new oak. Latricières is a stonier and windier terroir than the other Grands Crus of Gevrey, producing firm, minerally wines.
critic reviews
The 2020 Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru was completely de-stemmed this year. This has a complex and delineated bouquet, more complex than the Chapelle-Chambertin and more mineral-driven. The palate is well-balanced with sappy red fruit intermixed with clove, white pepper and sage, while vibrant and spicy on the finish. Excellent - this could be the pick from Drouhin-Laroze this year.