Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Henri Magnien 2021 vs Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jacques Cacheux 2021
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Henri Magnien 2021 currently starts £0.50 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £60.40 | £60.90 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Henri Magnien | Domaine Jacques Cacheux |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Henri Magnien 2021
Introduced through his good friend Pierre Duroché, Magnien’s style of wines is nearer to Dugat-Py, in terms of richness, power and density. The domaine owns some prime sites in the north west quadrant of Gevrey, an area known locally as the Côte Saint-Jacques, including holdings in Lavaut and Estournelles and also a great strip running the length of Cazetiers, known as the “Le Petit Chambertin” because it has the same combination of soil types. Charles is also very particular about oak – choosing his own wood, exclusively now from the forests of Fontainbleu and Chatillons, and giving to his preferred tonneliere Chauvin. He finds the different forests favour different cuvées and that it is not so much the percentage of new oak but rather the type of wood and level of toast that is most important. The Gevrey Vieilles Vignes and lieu dit ‘Champerrier’ from 65-year old vines which “in blind tastings is a little 1er Cru” says Charles, are definitely smart buys from this address.
Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Jacques Cacheux 2021
The 2021 Vosne-Romanée from Domaine Jacques Cacheux is a real treat for Pinot Noir lovers who appreciate elegance with depth. It’s medium-bodied but with enough concentration to feel substantial - juicy red fruit, soft berry compote and a touch of darker fruit mingle alongside gently firm tannins and a slice of minerality. Always on the lookout for growers under the radar, especially those with interesting parcels in Vosne-Romanée, and we were very impressed with Jacques Cacheux’ 2021 vintage. Patrice Cacheax, Jacques’ son, has run the domaine since 1994 helped by his son Charles. As an aside Charles’ sister Marianne is one half of the dynamic duo Pierre and Marianne Duroché and we can’t help thinking some of their successful maison wines might have fruit sourced from Cacheaux’ holdings...
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