Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord blanc 2023
93/100
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
92/100
Robert Parker
"Finesse, roundness, and complexity are the hallmarks of white Crozes."
A blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne, the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cap Nord 2023 reveals a floral bouquet of spring flowers, almonds, and white pears mixed with lovely notes of white peach. Medium to full-bodied, round and elegant, it has a fleshy, fruity core, lively acidity, refined dry extracts and a long, fragrant and delicately bitter finish. This is undoubtedly a gastronomic wine." (Wine Advocate 2025) • Limited quantities
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Eye
Bright pale yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Sharp, mineral-driven, with aromas of acacia blossom, candied citron, citrus zest, nectarine, honeysuckle, lime blossom, and white pepper, with subtle hints of honey and warm stone.
Mouth
Rich and complex, with a refined minerality derived from its sandy terroir and a vibrant freshness resulting from discreet aging, allowing the purity of each grape variety to fully express itself. A wine of character, both fresh and authentic.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with white meats, goat cheese, scallops with citrus fruits...
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) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About wine:
A blend of 50% Marsanne and 50% Roussanne, the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc Cap Nord 2023 reveals a floral bouquet of spring flowers, almonds, and white pears mixed with lovely notes of white peach. Medium to full-bodied, round and elegant, it has a fleshy, fruity core, lively acidity, refined dry extracts and a long, fragrant and delicately bitter finish. This is undoubtedly a gastronomic wine.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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 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) 93/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
A brilliant, precise, and delicious blend of Marsanne and Roussanne, with aromas of white peaches, raw almonds, white flowers, and candied lemons. It is medium-bodied, with a savory profile on the palate. Lively, with a fresh mid-palate and a savory, succulent finish. Drink now or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended
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