2023 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut-Saint-Jacques, Domaine Duroché

The 1er Cru of Lavaut has been milking it ever since climate change added a degree or two to temperatures in this part of France. The cool, natural breeze that blows through la combe keeps the fruit vibrant and alive and brings energy to this very noble juice. This ’23 has wonderfully refined tannins and upliftingly fresh fruit flavours that mingle cosily with the deceptively powerful structure. Because the tannins are so fine, one is fooled into thinking this isn’t a wine built to last but it clearly is, such is its length and nuance. Drink from 2031