Joseph Drouhin Wines

This deep-coloured and deep-flavoured Gevrey-Chambertin is a beautifully faithful rendition of the appellation With succulent damson and black cherry fruit character, it has fabulously sumptuous, velvety texture A delicious, classic Burgundy made with a deft touch, that is 100% enjoyable now, and has the superb balance and structure to hold for a number of years

The Drouhin collection includes some seriously fine - and expensive - wines, however this delicious Macon illustrates the family's commitment to quality, even at very affordable prices It has lovely, ripe, juicy pear fruit character; fresh yet soft, extremely easy to enjoy - a superbly well-made wine

Deep red colour The aromas are powerful and elegant, with notes of cherry and blackberry, as well as hints of cedar wood evolving towards gamey touches On the palate: beautiful balance between structure and softness The long aftertaste is reminiscent of fruit syrups and mild spices

The Pommard Grands Epenots shows a beautiful deep ruby colour Its nose is elegant and complex with hints of red fruit (blackcurrant, gooseberry, wild cherry), the tradional expression of Pinot Noir, mingling with grilled and spicy notes On the palate, the wine is ample with ripe and supple tannins A very long aftertaste

An exceptional wine, and an icon of Joseph Drouhin, who owns the majority of this highly-respected Premier Cru vineyard It shows intense, fresh Morello cherry, raspberry and blackberry aromas, evolving into complex hints of smoke, liquorice, pepper, tobacco, and freshly-turned earth Defined and precise on the palate, it is silky-textured, with beautiful length The refined tannins constrain the wine and give it shape, without drying the palate This will provide sublime enjoyment anywhere between five and 25 years of age (The wine, not the drinker) The Mouches in the name and on the label are Mouches a Miel - honeybees in local dialect - since this location was historically where beehives were situated

A very typical wine, representative of its terroir A bright golden hue, with a greenish touch Very fine aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle) and ripe fruit (yellow plums), evolving towards honey and gingerbread On the palate, straightforward and lively at first, then richness and roundness This wine dispalys a mineral "pebbly" ("caillou") quality is the hallmark of Saint-Romain

It's not hard to see why Clos des Mouches is one of the most-admired Premier Cru vineyards, since it produces wines with the presence, power and structure to rival the Grands Crus The white should be treated almost like a red - serve cool, not cold, and you could even consider decanting to help bring out all it has to offer It shows magnificent, concentrated aromas of honey, poached pear and candied peel, with subtly-integrated oak It's full-bodied and potently intense, and yet has outstanding balance Savour it slowly for the flavours to unwind, and complex notes of beeswax and black truffle to emerge In the words of Veronique Drouhin, this wine "allies remarkably the complexity and elegance of a Batard-Montrachet with the power of a Corton-Charlemagne" It doesn't demand keeping, but it should age gracefully over a decade or longer

Deep red colour The aromas are powerful and elegant, with notes of cherry and blackberry, as well as hints of cedar wood evolving towards gamey touches On the palate: beautiful balance between structure and softness The long aftertaste is reminiscent of fruit syrups and mild spices

A dry and fruity wine, easy to drink Its colour is pale gold with greenish hues Very fresh aromas reminiscent of citrus (lemon or grapefruit); small pleasant touches of fern or coriander are found as well On the palate, dry and fruity, with mineral notes

A beautiful purple colour On the nose, delicate and fruity aromas such as strawberry and red currant On the palate, the tannins are refined and lend a nice roundness to the body Elegant aftertaste , a true delight and a great harmony

Lovely richness and intensity of classic Pinot Noir aroma and flavour, with beautiful round juiciness Succulent, soft and silk-textured, it displays both the Cote de Beaune's red fruit character, and the personality of the vintage Enjoy immediately and over the next 2-3 three years

A round and captiviating wine, appreciated by all wine connoisseurs With its lively and bright colour, it has intense fruity aromas reminiscent of gooseberry and black currant, evolving towards spicy nuances as the wine gets older On the palate, there is a nice balance between texture and finesse, with firm but refined tannins Long and enticing aftertaste, with flavors of very ripe fruit

Beautiful colour, with intense and bright reflections Diverse in aromas, this complex wine shows wild cherry, nutmeg, camphor wood, fine leather Later on, the wine takes on a subtle aroma of truffle, producing the most varied palate With its perfect balance between tannin and acidity, the wine has a fleshy, sturdy body Powerful and long aftertaste A wealth of harmonious sensations characterises this great Burgundy

Intense yet restrained lemon and honey notes on the nose, with similarly understated character on in the mouth This is long, lean and extremely classy - doesn't give away all it has to offer straight away, but instead rewards being savoured slowly A superb white Burgundy from one of the Cote de Beaune's less famous villages

A wine full of charm: bright ruby colour and a nose rich with aromas of red fruit (raspberry, red currants, wild strawberry) On the palate, the wine is pleasant, fruity and refreshing, with light tannins and great elegance

A wine of great finesse, distinguished and elegant The colour is pure and bright, with light glints of white gold The aromas evoke trees in bloom and white flesh fruit, like white peaches With age, the aromas evolve towards almond and lightly grilled dried fruit On the palate, there is a sensation of fresh silkiness Long and persistent in the aftertaste, ending on an exceptional wealth of flavors, both floral and fruity