What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives, and should it be decanted?

This 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is best served at 16-18°C (60-64°F). We recommend decanting it for 30-60 minutes to allow its aromas to open up. It is drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve, with an optimal drink window from 2024 to 2032.

What is the style of this Crozes Hermitage, and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Crozes Hermitage is a vibrant, medium to full-bodied Syrah, offering notes of dark fruit, black pepper, olive, and a hint of garrigue. It's known for its purity and balance. It pairs wonderfully with a variety of Asian cuisines, such as Korean BBQ, Hong Kong-style char siu (叉燒), or Vietnamese grilled pork (Thịt nướng).

What are the condition details of this bottle, and what are the best home storage practices?

This bottle is in perfect condition with a perfect label (score 10), an excellent fill level (in neck, score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For optimal home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature (12-15°C or 54-59°F) and humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and strong odors.

What is the investment potential and typical scores for Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives?

Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is highly respected for its consistent quality and organic viticulture. While not typically a high-investment wine like its Côte Rôtie counterparts, it consistently receives strong scores from critics, offering excellent value for its quality and aging potential for enjoyment rather than speculation.

What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering it ships from France?

As this wine ships from France (EU pre-order stock), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries are handled with chilled transportation to ensure optimal wine condition.

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions throughout its history.

What documentation is available for corporate orders or EU pre-order SKUs?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, providing official documentation of the wine's origin.

Laurent Combier, Crozes Hermitage Clos Des Grives, 2018 , ↓ HKD 809.0 France Red

Laurent Combier, Crozes Hermitage Clos Des Grives, 2018

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ESTIMATED ARRIVAL HK

2026-11-05

France

Hong Kong

WINE REGION

France Rhone Crozes-Hermitage

REVIEWS

4.696629213483146 / 5 based on 178 reviews

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FEATURES

🏰 The 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is an 【iconic and polished Syrah from old vines, offering weight, structure, and approachability】. The 2018 vintage in Crozes-Hermitage was demanding but yielded quality grapes. This wine presents aromas of black olive, salinity, blackberry, and black cherries, with an initial hint of vanilla that dissipates. The palate is full-bodied with fine, silky tannins, juicy high acidity, and flavors of black pepper spice, smooth blackberries, and a long, briny finish. It's a very good Crozes Hermitage that can be enjoyed now or aged for another five years or more. 🍴 This powerful Syrah is a fantastic match for rib of beef, rack of lamb, or game. It also pairs wonderfully with red meat, game, and various cheeses. 🥂 Perfect for a hearty dinner with friends, a special barbecue, or a gathering where a robust and flavorful red is desired. Serve at 17°C (or 16-18°C) and decant to allow its complex aromas to fully develop.

BACKGROUND

Domaine Combier is a pioneer of organic viticulture in the Northern Rhone. The 'Clos des Grives' is their flagship Crozes-Hermitage, sourced from old vines, offering a dense, peppery, and highly refined Syrah.

wine serving

What is the recommended serving temperature and drink window for this 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives, and should it be decanted?

This 2018 Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is best served at 16-18°C (60-64°F). We recommend decanting it for 30-60 minutes to allow its aromas to open up. It is drinking beautifully now and will continue to evolve, with an optimal drink window from 2024 to 2032.
asian food pairing / wine style

What is the style of this Crozes Hermitage, and what Asian dishes would pair well with it?

This Crozes Hermitage is a vibrant, medium to full-bodied Syrah, offering notes of dark fruit, black pepper, olive, and a hint of garrigue. It's known for its purity and balance. It pairs wonderfully with a variety of Asian cuisines, such as Korean BBQ, Hong Kong-style char siu (叉燒), or Vietnamese grilled pork (Thịt nướng).
how to store at home

What are the condition details of this bottle, and what are the best home storage practices?

This bottle is in perfect condition with a perfect label (score 10), an excellent fill level (in neck, score 10), and an intact capsule (score 10). For optimal home storage, keep the bottle horizontally in a cool, dark place with consistent temperature (12-15°C or 54-59°F) and humidity (60-75%), away from vibrations and strong odors.
investment value / scores

What is the investment potential and typical scores for Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives?

Laurent Combier Crozes Hermitage Clos des Grives is highly respected for its consistent quality and organic viticulture. While not typically a high-investment wine like its Côte Rôtie counterparts, it consistently receives strong scores from critics, offering excellent value for its quality and aging potential for enjoyment rather than speculation.
delivery windows

What is the estimated delivery window for this wine, considering it ships from France?

As this wine ships from France (EU pre-order stock), the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to Hong Kong is within 2 weeks. For delivery to Taiwan, please allow an additional 5 business days after arrival in Hong Kong. All deliveries are handled with chilled transportation to ensure optimal wine condition.
authenticity

How can I be assured of the authenticity and provenance of this wine?

We guarantee the authenticity of all our wines. This bottle was sourced from certified EU suppliers, many of whom have been in business for over 100 years, ensuring impeccable provenance and storage conditions throughout its history.
invoice / certificate of origin

What documentation is available for corporate orders or EU pre-order SKUs?

For corporate orders, a Hong Kong invoice can be provided. For EU pre-order SKUs like this one, an on-demand Certificate of Origin is available at an additional cost, providing official documentation of the wine's origin.

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