Joseph Drouhin Chorey-les-Beaune 2022
(Burgundy, France)
Regular price $65.00 Sale price $46.97 Save $18.03
About the Winery:
Since 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin has built a reputation for wines that primarily reflect their individual terroir and vintage. Faithfully preserving the individuality of each appellation, the Drouhin firm constantly strives for wines of breed, finesse and elegance. A balance of tradition and modern techniques characterizes Joseph Drouhin winemaking and vineyard management: on site nursery, plowing, leaf removal, 100% hand harvesting, open fermenters, fermenting and aging in oak. As a result of its historic location deep in the heart of Beaune, the quality of its vineyards and the expertise resulting from years of experience in the cultivation of vines and traditional vinification, Maison Joseph Drouhin is uniquely placed to uphold authentic Burgundian style.
About this Wine:
Directly North of Beaune, Chorey is a tiny village surrounded by Savigny-les-Beaune, Aloxe-Corton and Ladoix.
The soil is made of clay and limestone.
The wine is often sold under the more common appellation of Côte-de-Beaune Villages.
Joseph Drouhin owns 2.25 acres of vineyards in Chorey.
GRAPE VARIETY:
100% Pinot Noir
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Chorey needs a fine but simple cuisine: roasted poultry, grilled meats and soft cheese such as Reblochon or Brie.
TASTING NOTES:
“A very pleasant wine. Bright, clear red color. Aromas are surprising in their intensity and fruit. On the palate, a tender, supple, graceful, round body. Very flavorful in the aftertaste, with a hint of blackberry jam. When the wine gets older, wild blackberry is the dominant aroma. After three or five years, the wine takes on a distinctive smell of truffle and undergrowth evolving towards notes of venison.” – Véronique Drouhin-Boss
Ratings & Reviews
89-91 Points - Vinous Media (2021):
"From Drouhin's own parcel augmented by purchased fruit, the 2021 Chorey-lès-Beaune has attractive brambly red fruit intermixed with tertiary scents. More vigour than the Rully. The palate is vivid with red cherries and crushed strawberry, with fine depth. Though not earth-shattering in complexity, this has a joie-de-vivre that I appreciate. This could well represent great value." - Neal Martin (Jan 2023)