Joseph Drouhin Cote de Beaune 2021
(Burgundy, France) - [JS 92]

About the Wine:

The appellation “Cote de Beaune” is exclusively given to the wines produced in the Beaune area.

They have a distinguished and specific character due to the soil and exposure of the vineyards.

It also happens fairly often that the cuvées of young vines of Clos des Mouches are declassified to Cote de Beaune.

As everywhere in the Cote d’or, Pinot Noir is the only grape variety used in this appellation.

The soil, hard and chalky, is not very deep. The slope can be steep and the exposure is south/southeast.

Vintage Notes:

The vagaries of the 2021 vintage have greatly affected yields, resulting in one of the smallest harvests Burgundy has ever seen. The reds are harmonious and elegant, with lower alcohol concentrations compared to previous vintages. It is a vintage with a rather Burgundian style showing fruitiness and a lot of freshness.

GRAPE VARIETY:

100% Pinot Noir

FOOD PAIRINGS:

Serve with roasted poultry, grilled meats and soft cheeses, such as Reblochon or Brie.

TASTING NOTES:

“A true delight and a great harmony! A beautiful purple color. 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”. – Véronique Drouhin-Boss

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - James Suckling:

"Aromas of raspberries, button mushrooms, hazelnuts and peppercorns. Juicy and very drinkable with a medium body, fine and powdery tannins, and a balanced, fresh finish. Delicious now." (August 2023)