Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" red 2023

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Domaine Combier Crozes-Hermitage "Cap Nord" red 2023:

RVF Guide to the Best Wines of France 2026 (Sept. 2025): 93/100. The reds have once again captivated us with their juicy and digestible nature, without lacking depth. Whether it's the "little" Cuvée L, with peppery notes inviting bistro-style cuisine, the deep and intense Clos des Grives, or Cap Nord, serious and perfectly crafted, there are no missteps.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Y. Castaing, mai 2026): 90/100. From parcels in Gervans and Serves-sur-Rhône, the 2023 Crozes-Hermitage Cap Nord was matured for 12 months in three- to five-year-old barrels and reveals a deeper, more structured profile than the regular Crozes. It opens with aromas of dark fruits, cassis, mulberries and spices, with a faintly animal nuance. Medium- to full-bodied, juicy and fleshy, it’s structured and slightly firm at this stage, concluding with a long, spicy finish. DRINK 2026-2030

Technical sheet written by the domaine:

This cuvée was born in 2010, CAP NORD, Crozes-Hermitage, is a parcel selection of vines located in the North of the appellation. A brilliant alliance between concentration and finesse. Its freshness and intensity give it excellent aging potential.

Villages: Serves sur Rhône and Gervanss

Exposure: All exposures - altitude 300 to 450 m

Terroir: Loess (slightly sandy decomposed granite). 45-year-old vines

Grape variety: 100% Syrah

Yield: 35 to 40 hectoliters / ha

Harvest: Manual harvest with selective sorting.

Vinification: Aging in barrels of 3 to 5 years for 12 months. Extended aging of 12 months in bottles.

Food and wine pairing: A lamb navarin in tone on tone. But the contrast pairing will also work with a more powerful red meat, which the wine will envelop. (B+D En Magnum n°11)