Magnum Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives Domaine Laurent Combier 2022

The Magnum Crozes-Hermitage Clos des Grives 2022 from Domaine Laurent Combier is a vibrant and refined expression of Syrah, perfectly capturing the typicity and elegance of northern Rhône wines. From the Crozes-Hermitage appellation, the Clos des Grives vineyard is planted on granite and clay-limestone soils, providing structure, tension, and aromatic purity—qualities particularly enhanced by the Magnum format, which promotes harmonious and gradual aging.

The 2022 vintage, marked by a stable climate and exceptionally healthy grapes, produced Syrah that is perfectly balanced, with optimal ripeness and natural acidity fully preserved. The vines are carefully tended using sustainable practices, and the grapes are harvested entirely by hand to select only the most expressive and high-quality clusters.

In the cellar, winemaking follows Domaine Laurent Combier’s minimalist and precise philosophy: controlled fermentation, gentle extraction, and aging in carefully selected oak barrels. The Magnum format allows the wine to develop gracefully, gradually revealing its complexity, silky texture, and harmonious evolution of aromas.

On the nose, the Magnum Clos des Grives 2022 is expressive and refined, showing ripe black fruits—blackberry, blackcurrant—enhanced by peppery hints, delicate floral notes, and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it is silky and structured, with fine, elegant tannins and lively acidity providing balance, energy, and vibrancy. The finish is long, precise, and persistent, leaving a lasting impression of purity and harmony.

Already enjoyable after careful decanting, this Magnum also has excellent aging potential, capable of evolving gracefully over 8 to 12 years. The Clos des Grives 2022 Magnum perfectly embodies the precise, elegant, and terroir-driven style of Domaine Laurent Combier, offering a Syrah from the northern Rhône that is expressive, refined, and powerful.