Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Duroché 2023 vs Solomon Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Duroché 2023 currently starts £0.99 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £69.00 | £69.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Duroché | — |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir |
| Country | — | USA |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Duroché 2023
The 2023 vintage at Domaine Duroché proved to be relatively straightforward, with dry, moderate weather conditions and minimal issues from mildew or botrytis. A brief period of rain in the summer alleviated any hydric stress, allowing for consistent, even ripening across the vines. Harvest began on September 5th, following a sunny start to the month, producing healthy yields at around 40-45 Hl/Ha, notably above the typical Domaine average of 30-35 Hl/Ha yet still under the 56 Hl/Ha appellation maximum. Duroché held back 25-30% of this abundant yield in the cellar to cover anticipated shortfalls in 2024, a vintage with promising quality but much lower yields at 15 Hl/Ha. "A blend of ten parcels, showcasing dense griottes and dark cherry richness. Long and deeply satisfying on the palate." Our note In terms of vinification, the 2023 wines were crafted without the use of sulphites, following a minimalist approach with no pumping over or pigeage. Aging was completed over 12 months in barrels, and for the first time, Duroché introduced 400L Italian eggs to the process. Pierre Duroché had long wanted to try maturing wine in eggs but hadn’t had sufficient production to allocate until 2023. This year, six cuvées, including Etelois, Latricières, Gevrey, Charmes, and Lavaux Saint-Jacques, saw partial egg maturation, with Cazetiers being the only cuvée entirely aged in an egg due to its small yield of 400L. Pierre notes that the style of his 2023s merges the finesse of 2017 with the concentration of 2019, initially seeming more robust but refining into elegance with maturation. Alcohol levels are balanced across the wines at 12.5-13%. Notably, he incorporated 15% whole bunch fermentation on several of his key cuvées. Bottling is planned for later in November.
Solomon Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018
Solomon Hills Vineyards Pinot Noir is a highly-rated, cool-climate red wine from Santa Maria Valley, California. Known for its refined, herbaceous, and savoury character, this wine features notes of bright cherry, raspberry, and forest floor. With high acidity and silky tannins, it's an elegant expression of one of California's coolest vineyard sites. Why You'll Love It This is premium cool-climate Pinot Noir from the westernmost, coolest site in Santa Maria Valley. The wine displays aromatic notes of cranberry, raspberry, dark cherry, tea, thyme, and sagebrush, with a medium-bodied, silky, and elegant palate. Aged for 16–17 months in French oak (approximately 30–60% new), the wine balances richness with freshness and finesse. The 2018 vintage is considered an excellent, balanced year, and the wine is approachable now but capable of ageing for 5–10 years. Meet the Producer Solomon Hills Vineyards is a renowned cool-climate vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, California. Located at the westernmost point of the region, the vineyard benefits from Pacific Ocean influence, creating ideal conditions for elegant, refined Pinot Noir with exceptional balance and complexity. Production Grapes are sourced from the cool-climate Solomon Hills Vineyard, the westernmost site in Santa Maria Valley. The wine is aged for 16–17 months in French oak barrels (approximately 30–60% new), adding complexity while preserving the wine's natural elegance and varietal character. Tasting Notes Aromatic and refined with notes of cranberry, raspberry, dark cherry, tea, thyme, and sagebrush. The palate is medium-bodied, silky, and elegant with high acidity, refined tannins, and a persistent finish with forest floor complexity. Food Match Pairs beautifully with roasted poultry, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, or duck. Also excellent with game or aged cheeses. Grape Variety Pinot Noir
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