Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Craipillot 2018

Since 2004, Philippe Drouhin has been vinifying the grapes from this small 1st Cru, located on the south side of the village between Clos St. Jacques and Mazis-Chambertin.

The soil at Le Craipillot is covered with particularly many pebbles (craie), which affect the microclimate and later the minerality of the wines.

It is a plot of just 2.7 hectares. of which Drouhin-Laroze disposes of 0.26 ha. The plot was planted in two rounds in the years 1943 and 1953.

The wine matures after fermentation in 40% new oak casks from Allier and Nivernais with medium roasting to give the wine a restrained and harmonious cask character.

The color is intense garnet red. The aroma is beautiful dark fruits and woody vanilla. The taste is red berries, especially blackcurrants and a touch of licorice.

A velvety and harmonious wine.