"Our parcel Au Closeau, planted in 1943, measures 0.44 ha, or 80% of the parcel's total surface - almost a monopoly for the Domaine. Au Closeau is located at the southern end of Gevrey Chambertin, across from Mazis-Chambertin. The Gevrey-Chambertin 1ers Crus are matured 40% in new oak, the balance made up of casks that have undergone one vinification. Their oak comes from the Allier and the Nivernais. We favour a light to "medium plus" toast to obtain perfect harmony between the wine and oak's tannins. This wine is a deep ruby with a delicious nose including red and black fruit and mixed spices. The blend on the palate of more cherry, vanilla and raspberry aromas, brings freshness to this round, fleshy and silky texture. The delicacy of these aromas and the fruit on the finish make this a very charming appellation. Serving temperature: 16 à 18° Matching food: Grilled red meat, Roast pork & Mild cheeses like Cîteaux Brillat-Savarin" Drouhin-Laroze
"The 2019 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru "Au Closeau" has a fresh red berry nose laced with orange blossom and light marmalade notes. The fresh palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, crunchy black fruits and quite a lot of wood tannins on the finish. The will become more enmeshed once racked. Fine." Vinous 88-90p
"An expressive and overtly floral nose speaks of both red and dark currant along with touch of earth and humus. Much like the Craipillot, this is not particularly dense though I like both the sense of lift and texture to the delicious, refreshing and solidly persistent finish. This should drink well young." Burghound 89-91p
