Joseph Drouhin - Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2021
94/100
Vinous
93/100
James Suckling
17/20
Jancis Robinson
“A Premier Cru with a more alluring bouquet than the Clos des Mouches Rouge, according to Jancis Robinson!”
"The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru has a nose with tertiary aromas, where red fruit blends with notes of gravel and undergrowth; it is quite open and less raw than its counterparts. It offers beautiful precision. The palate is medium-bodied, with supple and delicate tannins; it is beautifully balanced and has an elegant texture with a lovely mouthfeel. Serene and effortlessly smooth on the finish, this is a talented Chambolle that exceeds expectations. 2027–2042” (Vinous 2025)
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Eye
Ruby red, clear and bright
Nose
Clean and complex, with captivating notes of violet and black cherry; as it opens up, hints of truffle and earth emerge
Palate
Silky, with refined, elegant tannins; a beautiful balance between freshness and a velvety texture; a long, lingering finish, with notes of stone fruit and candied fruit
Serve
At 14-16°C
Open
Decant 1 to 2 hours beforehand to bring out the best flavors
Drink from
2026
Drink before
2042
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a knife-cut beef tartare with oysters, a roasted duck breast, or a truffled Brie...
Decanter
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The estate is now led by Frédéric Drouhin, supported by his sister Véronique for the wines and his brother Philippe in the vineyards. In July 2013, it opened a wine bar in the heart of Beaune. It has found its stride and has established itself as a sure bet. The estate draws on a biodynamic vineyard particularly well-stocked with great white wines, in the Côte-de-Beaune as well as in Chablis (wines sold under the Drouhin-Vaudon label), including the famous Clos des Mouches.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17/20
About the wine:
A wine with a more alluring bouquet than the Clos des Mouches Rouge. Lots of fruit, but also plenty of acidity, structure, and depth. Well done! 2026–2036
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The 2021 Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru features a nose with tertiary aromas, where red fruit blends with notes of gravel and undergrowth; it is quite open and less raw than its counterparts. It offers beautiful precision. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with supple and delicate tannins; it is beautifully balanced and has an elegant texture with a lovely mouthfeel. Serene and effortlessly smooth on the finish, this is a talented Chambolle that exceeds expectations. 2027–2042
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Generous aromas of red berries, with notes of dark chocolate and pepper. A mature, well-structured wine for this appellation, though its moderately dry tannins are already well integrated. A long, elegant finish. Ready to drink now, but will reach its peak starting in 2024.