"Fragrant nose of thyme, licorice, redcurrants and blackberries. Some orange peel. Very fresh acidity and lively fruit, with a medium-bodied body and fine tannins. Precise, long finish. Drink or cellar. (James Suckling 2023)
Features
Estate
Joseph Drouhin
Vintage
2021
Designation
Volnay
Region
Burgundy
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Soils of calcareous marl of various colors and small pebbles, plots located south of Beaune, on the hillside just after Pommard.
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Total destemming, 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punching of the cap and pumping over (indigenous yeasts), pressing in a vertical press.
Breeding
12-16 months in French oak barrels (20% new)
Alcohol content
13.5%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright, luminous color, very clear
Nose
Evokes violets and blackcurrant buds when young, evolving with maturity to notes of ripe or candied fruit, mushrooms and sweet spices.
Mouth
Beautiful sensation of roundness and smoothness, fine tannins, acidity giving freshness, beautiful aromatic persistence in candied and vanilla tones.
Serve
AT 16°C
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with mushroom risotto, "bouchées à la reine", "oeufs brouillés forestière", "fondue bourguignonne", "entrecôte Bareuzai", "bœuf bourguignon", "fricassée de volaille à l'ancienne"...
Joseph Drouhin
Volnay
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100
About the wine:
Fragrant nose of thyme, licorice, redcurrants and blackberries. Some orange peel. Very fresh acidity and lively fruit, with medium body and fine tannins. Precise, long finish. For drinking or cellaring.
Tim Atkin
Rated wine (guide 2022) 92/100
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