The cuvée Mélodie de vieilles vignes from domaine Vincent Gaudry has a very open nose with notes of pear and white fruit. The material is superb, energetic and mineral. Very good length.
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 94/100
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This cuvée Cap Nord du Domaine Combier en Crozes-Hermitage is a parcel selection from north-facing vines. On this 2021 vintage the palate develops on notes of black fruits and intense spices. Domaine Combier's Cap Nord is powerful yet refined, with a silky mouthfeel. A great Crozes-Hermitage to be enjoyed over 7 to 10 years. Created in 1963, the Domaine Combier extends over 34 hectares not far from the Isère bridge.Laurent Combier is a winegrower, a passionate terrien, who started organic in 1990 out of respect for the vines and vocation to the terroir that bears them. At the domaine Combier , no pesticides, manual work, organic care and above all, immense attention paid to vinification: his talent is fully revealed in this stage where the transformation of the grape results in the success of his Crozes-Hermitage. The organic cuvées from domaine Combier are beyond reproach, year after year. Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2019: 2 stars (out of 3): "The level of quality has continued to progress in parallel with an added understanding of the vineyard. All the wines, including the whites, are now top-notch, even the entry-level wines from the négociant named Laurent Combier"
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93/100 Revue des Vins de France 2026
93/100 James SUCKLING
100% Syrah
Grilled or roasted red meats, herb-roasted lamb, duck breast
The cuvée Mélodie de vieilles vignes from domaine Vincent Gaudry has a very open nose with notes of pear and white fruit. The material is superb, energetic and mineral. Very good length.
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 94/100
CloseAlchimie rouge is a lovely Chateauneuf du Pape produced by the Domaine des 3 Celliers. This organic wine reveals itself to be elegant and refined, characterized by its ruby red color and notes of fresh fruit. Its luscious tannic structure makes it ideal for drinking young, but does not detract from its ageing potential. Its freshness and well-integrated 14.50% are appreciated.
CloseThis white organic wine from Château de Caraguilhes has a beautifully complex nose between white fruit and the mineral side of the wine. It develops on notes of almond blossom, white peach and apricot underlined on the second nose by light citrus scents. The palate is full and silky, with a lovely freshness. Citrus fruits are present, accompanied by a hint of acacia and fennel. A well-balanced organic wine with good length at the back of the palate.
CloseThe Clos des Immortelles du Mas de la Seranne is a superb Terrasse du Larzac. The nose of this organic wine develops on complex notes of mocha, zan, sweet spices. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, with a fresh, licorice finish. A great wine to be enjoyed over 5 to 7 years.
1* in Guide Hachette 2025
CloseLe Clos des Grives Blanc 2023 is the flagship dry white wine from Domaine Combier—one of the best white wines from Crozes-Hermitage, according to the Revue du Vin de France. Made from 100% Roussanne grown on the clay-limestone plateau with rounded pebbles at Clos des Grives, from 50-year-old vines cultivated organically since 1969. Fermented in barrels, 10% of which are new oak, and aged for 12 months. Full-bodied yet refined, fragrant and long—yellow fruit, honey, fresh almonds, with a mineral finish featuring mouth-watering bitter notes. Best enjoyed within five to ten years.
CloseIn a very fine vintage, the cuvée domaine du Domaine Combier is another great success. The wine is powerful, racy, spicy, with notes of black fruit and pepper. Soft but voluminous on the palate. A great organic wine to accompany dishes in sauce or red meats, for example.
CloseThe Clos des Grives 2022 from Domaine Combier possesses superb balance. In this very attractive vintage, this long, complex and deep organic wine is one of the appellation's best representatives. It will require a few years to find balance and complexity. A vintage to be enjoyed over 7 to 10 years!
Guide des meilleurs vins de France 2025: 95/100
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