Joseph Drouhin - Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2021
Burgundy
Red
Sold individually
Drink or Keep
17/20
Jancis Robinson
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94/100
Tim Atkin
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93/100
James Suckling
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91-93/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
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90-92/100
Vinous
"A wine of lace and silk!"
"Fragrant with more obvious appeal than the Clos des Mouches Rouge. Lots of fruit, but also lots of acidity, structure and interest. Very good result" (Jancis Robinson 2023)
Features
Estate
Joseph Drouhin
Cuvée
1er Cru
Vintage
2021
Designation
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Complex limestone subsoils dating from the secondary era
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, punctuated by punching of the cap and pumping over, indigenous (natural) yeasts, pressing in vertical presses, separation of press ends based on tasting.
Breeding
14 to 18 months in barrel (20% new)
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, brilliant colour
Nose
Complex aromas of violet, black cherry, humus...
Mouth
Fine, noble tannins, well-balanced freshness and velvety texture, long aromatic persistence of stone fruit and candied fruit.
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with stuffed poultry, mushroom risotto, veal chop, leg of lamb...
Joseph Drouhin
Chambolle-Musigny
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated area (2021 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 2*Stars (These great estates, often endowed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the domain :
The house is now run by Frédéric Drouhin, supported by his sister Véronique for the wines and his brother Philippe in the vineyards. In July 2013, it opened an oenotheque in the heart of Beaune. It has found its cruising speed and is establishing itself as a safe bet. The house relies on a biodynamic vineyard particularly well endowed with great whites, in Côte-de-Beaune but also in Chablis (wines sold under the Drouhin-Vaudon brand), including the famous Clos des Mouches.
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (guide 2023 ) 17/20
About the wine:
Fragrant, with more obvious appeal than the Clos des Mouches Rouge. Lots of fruit, but also plenty of acidity, structure and interest. A very good result!
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2023) 90-92/100
About the wine:
The Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2021 has a nicely detailed bouquet, with more black than red fruit, pressed iris flowers and a slight note of oyster shell. The palate is finely crafted, with supple tannins and good tension, but lacks just a little concentration on the finish. A competent Chambolle-Musigny that may well improve in a few years.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100
About the wine:
Generous aromas of red fruit with notes of bitter chocolate and pepper. Ripe and structured for this appellation, but the medium-dry tannins are already well integrated. Long, elegant finish.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (guide 2022) 94/100
Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris
Rated wine (guide 2022) 91-93/100
Customer reviews
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