JOSEPH DROUHIN WINERY

In 1880, Joseph Drouhin, who was from the Chablis region originally, chose the city of Beaune to found the business that bears his name. Over the years and with each generation, the vineyard estate grew. At the same time, the founder's passionate search for excellence and knowledge was handed down like a family heirloom; Maison Joseph Drouhin continues to ensure this valuable family heritage.

Dedication to the diversity of Burgundy has always been the sole focus and vocation of Maison Joseph Drouhin, as vineyards - mostly premier and grand crus - were acquired in all major areas. Out of firm conviction, Drouhin has adopted a biological and biodynamic approach to viticulture. Listening to nature: from vine to glass, at every step in the elaboration of the wine, a profound respect and deference to nature prevails. From its very beginning, Maison Joseph Drouhin has aimed for an ideal of perfection and elegance. The style of Joseph Drouhin combines balance, harmony and character, providing infinite pleasure.

Thanks to its open-minded world view, Joseph Drouhin introduces the best of Burgundy to all continents. Its active presence in many countries is the surest proof of its desire to get acquainted and understand other cultures and styles of living.

VITICULTURE Y VINIFICATION

Grape Variety : Pinot Noir

Wine: Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014

Vineyard Site: a dozen of various appellations especially rigorously selected by Joseph Drouhin are used for this wine.

History & tradition: the first plantings of Pinot Noir in Burgundy probably go back to 150 BC. This wine, made 100% with this famous grapes, is the archetype of Bourgogne Pinot Noir for Joseph Drouhin.

Soil: clay and limestone.

Viticulture Plantation density: 10,000 vine stocks/hectare. Pruning: Guyot Yield: 62 hl/ha, purposely low in order to extract all possible nuances from the terroir. Supply: grapes and must purchased from regular suppliers.

Vinification - maceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks. - indigenous yeasts. - maceration and fermentation temperatures under total control.

Joseph Drouhin seeks total control of the process of extraction; extraction gives colour and substance to a wine but should never be detrimental to its finesse and typical character.

Ageing Stainless-steel vats (7 to 8 months). One to two-year old barrels for the wines of higher origin.

Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation, barrel by barrel. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.

Serving Temperature: 12/13°C (53-55°F) Cellaring: 1 to 3 years

12.5%abv

TASTING

Pinot Noir forever.

Delicious red ruby colour, some purple brights. Medium gliceric tears. The wine is clear with tears. 

Aromas: Deep, animal skin, wet earth. Reductive character. Tertiary. A hints of Brett...not totally clean.

Palate with some of acetaldehyde, dry, vegetal character, berries, wood.

Medium acidity, dry wine, medium alcohol, medium tannins. low body. 

Medium finish, some of fruit, green herb, and roughly tannins.

PAIRING

Duck, raspberry and crunchy vegetables

VISUAL
Rojo granate. Limpio y claro. Intensidad media, capa baja. Brillante, con reflejos violáceos, lilas.
A copa movida, se muestra untuoso y con lágrima media.
Botella clásica de borgoña, con buen corcho.

AROMA
Limpio y muy fragante, floral. Intensidad alta.
Aromas a rosas, piel, cuero, terroir húmedo, violetas, frambuesas, cerezas, grosellas.
Es muy amplio en bouquet a copa movida, largo y profundo. Puntas de humedad y humo.
Se abre a las 24 horas. Sigue en evolución.

BOCA
Vino seco, con ataque suave y ácido, con acidez alta, y sabores intensos de flores y frutos rojos (cereza, grosella, frambuesa). Taninos medios, alcohol medio muy bien integrado. Cuerpo medio, algo graso, pero suave. Equilibrio medio con potencial para envejecer.
Sabores de intensidad media (+), a frutos rojos, ácidos, envolventes, flores, matorral, con un final medio(+) seco, mineral (cálcico) y con notas de terruño.
Puntas de salazones (sardina ahumada y liofilizada).
Gustoso, invita a beber por su acidez, muchas copas.

NOTA
Calidad muy buena, precio medio, apto para consumo y envejecerlo un poco.
89 sobre 100 puntos.

MARIDAJE
Encurtidos y salazones en ensalada con brioche ahumado y Salmón.