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Joseph Drouhin - Volnay 2021

Joseph Drouhin - Volnay 2021

93/100

James Suckling

92/100

Tim Atkin

Pinot Noir
velvety texture
age-worthy wine

“A wine of great elegance, full-bodied and lingering”

“The nose is fragrant with thyme, licorice, redcurrants, and blackberries. A hint of orange peel. Very fresh acidity and lively fruit, with medium body and fine tannins. A precise, long finish. Drink now or cellar.” (James Suckling 2023)

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Estate

Joseph Drouhin

Vintage

2021

Designation

Volnay

Region

Burgundy

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Regions

Calcareous marl soils of various colors and small pebbles; plots located south of Beaune, on the hillside, just past Pommard

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Complete destemming, 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open tanks with punching down and pumping over (native yeasts), pressing in a vertical press

Livestock farming

12–16 months in French oak barrels (20% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Bright, vibrant color; very clear

Nose

When young, the wine evokes notes of violet and blackcurrant buds, evolving with age toward notes of ripe or candied fruit, mushrooms, and mild spices

Palate

A lovely sensation of roundness and velvety smoothness, with fine tannins and acidity that lends freshness, and a lovely lingering finish with notes of candied fruit and vanilla

Serve

At 16°C

Drink before

2033

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with mushroom risotto, bouchées à la reine, scrambled eggs with mushrooms, fondue bourguignonne, a Bareuzai entrecôte, beef bourguignon, and old-fashioned chicken fricassee...

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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 blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and 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 for the vineyards. In July 2013, it opened a wine bar in the heart of Beaune. It has found its stride and is establishing 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.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

The nose is fragrant with thyme, licorice, red currants, and blackberries. A hint of orange peel. Very fresh acidity and lively fruit, with a medium-bodied structure and fine tannins. A precise, long finish. Ready to drink or suitable for aging.

Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin

Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100

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