Domaine Duroché Latricières-Chambertin 1989-2022

BY NEAL MARTIN | AUGUST 13, 2025

Following an epic Chambertin Clos-de-Bèze vertical two years ago, the same Duroché fan, Phil Clarke, organised a similar tasting that shifted attention towards another of the Domaine’s Grand Crus: Latricières Chambertin.

Gilles Duroché debuted his Latricières-Chambertin in 1989, now an extremely rare bottle that Duroché’s son, Pierre, presented blind at this vertical. This bottle was purchased from a family in Morey-Saint-Denis, though Pierre Duroché did not specify their identity. Pierre did mention that the vines had been planted in 1949. The 0.27-hectare plot is located at the vineyard’s northern extremity abutting Chambertin, where the land is a little flatter. “It is slightly warmer here because there are more stones,” Duroché explained. “This tends to give the wine more mineralité and elegance. But it is also more humid, so it is prone to frost. We were affected twice in 2016, when we produced one barrel instead of three. So, we bottled only in magnum.” The first vintage where Pierre Duroché had complete responsibility at the domaine was 2013.

Pierre Duroché posing with the bottles at La Cabotte in London.

Like before, this vertical confirmed Pierre Duroché’s skill in articulating his holdings with utmost transparency. For sure, the best vintages tend towards the most recent as he refines his technique —frankly, there is not a weak vintage from 2015 onwards. If this tasting proved anything, it is that although Duroché’s father never gained the kudos that Pierre has, Gilles Duroché certainly knew how to make a great wine. His maiden 1989 defied all expectations, whilst the 2002 and 2010 are both excellent.

With such small quantities produced, Duroché’s wines are highly sought after. This tasting demonstrated their ability to repay cellaring, even if I find them some of the most approachable in Gevrey-Chambertin.

So, the only outstanding question is, which of Duroché’s vineyards can we do next?

Readers may want to consult the above-linked article, as well as this piece from 2022 for more detailed information on the domaine. 

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