When Henry-Frédéric Roch established Domaine Prieuré Roch in 1988, he brought with him the exacting standards of DRC and a philosophy he describes not as "making" wine but as managing a natural process—listening to and stewarding the vines through the seasons. The result is a collection of wines so vibrant and refined that they've become emblematic of what's possible when tradition and minimal intervention are practiced with vision and humility.

Clos des Varoilles is a six-hectare Premier Cru monopole planted in the 12th century, positioned in the Combe de Lavaux valley where cool westerly winds temper the south-facing exposure. Prieuré-Roch acquired this legendary vineyard on lease in 2020, this vintage their debut from one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most historic sites.

Expect concentrated dark cherry and blackberry layered with humus and iron. Gevrey-Chambertin's terroirs produce Burgundy's most intense reds, and this historic monopole delivers that power while maintaining the transparency and mineral tension Prieuré-Roch is known for. Built for 15-20+ years of aging, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a debut vintage from a legendary site in visionary hands.