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Joseph Drouhin - Corton Grand Cru 2020

Joseph Drouhin - Corton Grand Cru 2020

94/100

Wine Spectator

Pinot Noir
age-worthy wine
grand cru

“A wonderful accompaniment to a delicious capon!”

This Corton offers aromas of candied fruit on the nose, evolving into musky and spicy notes as it ages. When young, the palate is quite full-bodied, yet without any harshness. The aromas linger for a very long time, bringing to mind the candied fruit from the initial nose.

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Estate

Joseph Drouhin

Vintage

Grand Cru

Vintage

2020

Designation

Corton Grand Cru

Region

Burgundy

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Clay and gravel create quite distinct "terroirs" and explore the Corton theme. In this well-drained soil, the Pinot Noir must send its roots several meters underground—that’s part of the secret behind this wine

Viticulture

Wine made from grapes or juice purchased from partner producers

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

A total of 2 to 3 weeks of maceration and vinification, using native yeasts, with controlled maceration and fermentation temperatures

Livestock farming

16–20 months in barrels (30% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep red dress

Nose

Powerful, with notes of candied fruit, followed by hints of musk and spice as it ages

Palate

Well-structured, yet not harsh, with a very long finish

Serve

At 16-18°C

Drink before

2040+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with duck breast with morels, capon stuffed with porcini mushrooms, lamb tenderloin with herbs, lamb chops à la maréchale, or a purée of Soissons beans and mushrooms...

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Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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.

Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator

Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100 (Exceptional wine)

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