Domaine Combier - Saint-Joseph 2023
93/100
James Suckling
92/100
RVF
"An expressive and balanced Syrah"
"A well-composed Saint-Joseph, lively and fleshy, with aromas of fresh black cherries, baking spices, and wild herbs. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Velvety and elegant, with the character of pure Syrah and a charming, well-balanced finish. (James Suckling 2025) • Very limited quantities
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Nose
Ripe black fruits blend with notes of sweet oriental spices and licorice, with a subtle woodiness.
Mouth
An expressive and balanced Syrah, combining aromatic intensity and finesse of structure. The palate is taut and straightforward, with ample, supple texture revealing beautiful balance and already well-ripened tannins, ending with a fresh finish.
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with roasted poultry, pâtés and terrines, cured ham, etc.
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 rated (2026 guide) 92/100
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 well-structured Saint-Joseph, lively and full-bodied, with aromas of fresh black cherries, baking spices, and wild herbs. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins. Velvety and elegant, with the character of pure Syrah and a charming, well-balanced finish. Ready to drink or cellar.
Jeb Dunnuck
Rated Recommended