Domaine Combier - Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord rouge 2023
93/100
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
“A Great Crozes”
“A precise, lively, and transparent Syrah, with aromas of cherries, grilled meat, and baking spices. It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins. It displays energy and tension on the mid-palate, as well as a pure, lively, and lingering finish, with texture and precision.” (James Suckling 2025) • Limited quantities
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Nose
With notes of ripe fruit and spices
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with excellent length
Serve
At 16-17°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Pairs perfectly with game, roasted or braised red meats, and spicy dishes
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
Estate 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 rated (2026 guide) 93/100
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 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) 93/100
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A precise, lively, and transparent Syrah, with aromas of cherries, grilled meat, and baking spices. It is medium-bodied, with fine tannins. It displays energy and tension on the mid-palate, as well as a pure, lively, and lingering finish, with texture and precision. Ready to drink now or for aging.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated: Recommended
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