Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives blanc 2023
94/100
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
93/100
Robert Parker
"A wine that's simply delicious!"
"Made entirely from Marsanne 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 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc reveals a complex, dense bouquet of almonds, spices, and flowers. It offers a dense, concentrated, and round 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 blossoms)
Palate
Well-balanced and rich, with good body and richness, and a lovely acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with hints of vanilla.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Serve with grilled sea bream and fennel braised in orange sauce, a citrus-infused sea bass ceviche, or a fillet of red mullet...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard 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 vineyards, mostly situated on the rounded pebbles of the Plaine des Châssis, as well as a few granite-rich areas in the northern part of the appellation and a small portion in Saint-Joseph. Clos-des-Grives, produced from nine hectares of lovingly tended vines, has consistently excelled over time in both red and white wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the 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 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Blanc reveals a complex, dense bouquet of almonds, spices, and flowers. It offers a dense, concentrated, and round palate, with a fleshy core of fruit and chalky tannins framed by delicate acidity, culminating in a long, ethereal finish. Slightly phenolic, its gastronomic bitterness adds 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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
Clos des Grives holds its own among the top white wines of the northern Rhône Valley, offering magnificent intensity and aging potential.
About the estate:
A charming man, Laurent Combier has succeeded in bringing out the greatness of the fine terroirs of Crozes-Hermitage, on the clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles of Pont-d’Isère. Vintage after vintage, he has relentlessly refined his wines in terms of finesse and definition, to the point where they can stand proudly alongside wines from far more prestigious terroirs. His Clos des Grives ranks among the most seductive and complex Syrahs of 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 winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A structured, dynamic, and engaging 100% Marsanne, with aromas of candied lemon, white peach, mild spices, and warm herbs. Medium-bodied, with a delicious, textured, and balanced palate, and a savory, lingering finish. Ready to drink now or worth cellaring.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
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