Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Au Closeau, 2022, 75cl

Aromas of smoky berries, plums, incense and petals introduce the 2022 Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau, a medium to full-bodied, fleshy wine with lively acids and powdery tannins that's produced from a parcel opposite Les Corbeaux where the soils are rather deep.

Caroline and Nicolas Drouhin are taking the helm at this 11.5-hectare domaine, which boasts an enviable array of prime terroirs in the Côte de Nuits, complemented by a small négociant activity. Macerations are pretty gentle these days, in some cases incorporating some whole bunches, in a mix of enameled steel, stainless steel and cement vats. Bottling occurs in February-March, after two winters on the lees, with a racking from one cellar to another shortly before the next harvest, and barrels derive from a handful of coopers, Tonnellerie Cavin prominent among them.