2019 Côte de Nuits

Duroché owns a sizable 1 hectare parcel of this premier cru. It soars with dark cherry power and persistence. The fruit and tannins are balanced in such harmonious poise, and the vineyard’s classic cool undertow is on magnificent display in 2019.

This is arguably the best placed village parcel in the whole of Gevrey, sandwiched between Griotte- and Charmes-Chambertin. It makes such an elegant style, with finer, silkier tannins than other village blends. It is open and juicy, with a delicately mineral, complex finish.

This wonderful vineyard is perched in the middle of the Combe de Lavaux - the cooler south-east facing hillside in Gevrey’s northern sector. It is right next to one of the finest of all premiers crus, Clos St Jacques. This wine is nuanced, deep and wonderfully long.

This is a little paler in colour than the other grands crus. The extraction has been carefully handled to draw out some lovely silkiness. There is a little light peppery spice on the palate that adds freshness and a little structure. Very long and detailed.

This is fast becoming one of Burgundy’s most sought-after wines. The vineyard was planted in 1920, and you can feel the power of the old vines in the glass. There is so much power. But it is delivered with such effortless charm. Saline, savoury, and utterly superb.

The Durochés have five parcels within Charmes. The 2019 is so completely charming, with an effortless finesse about its frame. Wonderfully perfumed with sweet red berries and a little spice. And a great finish.