2016 Joseph Drouhin, Beaune Premier Cru, Les Greves 6x75cl

Joseph Drouhin

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 89-91

Drink To: 2018-2028

With 80 hectares, the Joseph Drouhin Domaine is one of the largest estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis, Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise. It is comprised of a majority of Premier and Grand Crus, planted with the two Burgundian grape varietals, pinot noir and chardonnay. The Domaine was put together through the years, thanks to judicious purchases and agreements between families. Some vineyards are among the most famous in Burgundy, such as Clos des Mouches, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, etc. The Montrachet Grand Cru, Marquis de Laguiche is in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, the estate of the Marquis de Laguiche is entirely located on the Puligny side of the appellation. The wine is fruity with very beautiful acidities and offer a great aromatic complexity. Despite the hot temperatures of summer, they are well-balanced, supported by freshness. The premiers crus and grands crus are still ageing on lees, they take their time but undeniably gain in fullness, richness and aromatic complexity.
£336.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

89-91
Neal Martin

"The 2016 Beaune 1er Cru Les Greves comes from vines located just 50 meters from Les Cras and includes around 25% whole bunch fruit. The nose was showing just a touch of reduction, but underneath lies attractive, quite punchy cranberry and cassis fruit. The palate is well balanced with earthy, red berry fruit and is lent a little rusticity by the whole bunch addition but still balanced with a pleasant bitter cherry finish. This is a fine Beaune Greves that should end up at the top end of my banded score."

16.5+
JancisRobinson.com

Cask sample. 10% whole cluster. 15 months in oak. Mid crimson. Plenty of oak sweetness on the nose here, dominating the fruit at the moment. Firm, dry and very refined, the tannins present but subtle and fine-grained. Not showy, more polite and savoury on the finish. (JH)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Burgundy

SUB REGION

Beaune

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

89-91

DRINK TO

2018-2028

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