Here too strong reduction renders the nose unreadable. There is terrific punch and abundant minerality suffusing the medium weight flavors that deliver excellent persistence on the well-balanced, moderately dry and youthfully austere finale. This mildly rustic and powerful effort is also one to check out. *Outstanding, Top Value*
90-92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Oct 2024)
La Combe Desroches has a northerly exposure by the Roche de Vergisson. Rather paler in colour, with white orchard fruit and a light yeasty note. The bouquet evolves positively quite rapidly in the glass. The white fruit shows a light citrus wash on the palate and the limestone is clearly not far away. Fresh clean apple joins in at the finish, which is both pure and persistent. Very nicely done. Worth keeping a while.
91 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jun 2025)
The 2023 Saint-Véran Cuvée La Combe Desroches is not supposed to be filtered, but since there was 2g/L remaining after fermentation, Bret undertook filtration to avoid refermentation. This has a crisp and tensile bouquet, the one-third barrel ageing discrete, hints of pears and gooseberry emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with a smooth texture, citrus-fresh with tangy orange rind and Satsuma notes towards the finish. Quite irresistible.
90 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Aug 2025)
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