Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives rouge 2023
95/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
"An extraordinary Crozes-Hermitage!"
A well-balanced Crozes-Hermitage, succulent, full-bodied and textured, with notes of cherries, plums, violets and fresh black pepper. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Its refined, silky texture, with floral and violet influences, gives it great elegance on the palate. It is well-structured and lively, with a touch of pepper that adds vitality to its long finish." (James Suckling 2025)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Hints of violet and raspberry underscored by notes of black cherries and black olives
Mouth
Rich and velvety with a long, vibrant finish
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink from
2028
Drink before
2038+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with lamb shoulder, porcini mushroom risotto, game, apple sausage...
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
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rating (2026 guide) 95/100 Favorite
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 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 well-balanced Crozes-Hermitage, succulent, full-bodied and textured, with notes of cherries, plums, violets and fresh black pepper. It is medium-bodied with fine tannins. Its refined, silky texture, with floral and violet influences, gives it great elegance on the palate. It is well-structured and lively, with a touch of pepper that adds vitality to its long finish. Ready to drink or keep.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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