Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives blanc 2023
94/100
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Robert Parker
"A simply delicious wine!"
Made entirely from Marsanne grapes and aged for a year in a combination of barrels and wine globes, then aged for an additional year in the bottle before release, the Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc 2023 reveals a complex and dense bouquet of almonds, spices, and flowers. It is dense, concentrated, and round on the palate, with a fleshy core of fruit and chalky dry extracts framed by delicate acidity, culminating in a long, ethereal finish. Slightly phenolic, its gastronomic bitterness adds complexity and structure." (Wine Advocate 2025) • Very limited quantities
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Eye
Light golden yellow color
Nose
Expressive and rich with delicate aromas of flowers and white fruits (pears, ripe lemon, white peaches, lemon blossom)
Mouth
Balanced and rich, with body and fat and a lovely acidity. The finish is long-lasting with notes of vanilla.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with grilled sea bream and orange-braised fennel, citrus ceviche of sea bass, red mullet fillet...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, serving as a benchmark in its sector)
About the estate:
One of the most consistent estates in the Crozes appellation for over thirty years, where vines and apricots are cultivated with equal passion. Julien and David have joined their father Laurent. They cultivate 50 hectares of vines, mainly located on the rounded pebbles of the Plaine des Châssis, as well as a few granite areas to the north of the appellation and a little in Saint-Joseph. The Clos-des-Grives, produced from nine hectares of lovingly tended vines, excels over time in both colors.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
Made entirely from Marsanne grapes and aged for one year in a combination of barrels and wine globes, then aged for an additional year in the bottle before release, the Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc 2023 reveals a complex and dense bouquet of almonds, spices, and flowers. It has a dense, concentrated and round palate, with a fleshy core of fruit and chalky dry extracts framed by delicate acidity, culminating in a long and ethereal finish. Slightly phenolic, its gastronomic bitterness brings complexity and structure. It will benefit from being cellared for at least four years and can be enjoyed for over a decade.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2024 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Clos des Grives plays in the same league as the great white wines of the northern Rhône Valley, delivering magnificent intensity and potential.
About the estate:
A charming man, Laurent Combier has revealed the greatness of the beautiful terroirs of Crozes-Hermitage, on the clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles of Pont-d'Isère. Vintage after vintage, he has continuously improved his wines in terms of finesse and definition, to the point where they can be compared, without embarrassment, to vintages from much more prestigious terroirs. His Clos des Grives is one of the most seductive and profound Syrahs in the Rhône. Its aging potential is remarkable in great vintages. Laurent now works alongside his sons Julien and David.
Vinous
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A structured, dynamic, and engaging 100% Marsanne, with aromas of candied lemon, white peach, sweet spices, and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, with a delicious, textured, and balanced palate, and a savory, lingering finish. Drink now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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