Maison Joseph Drouhin
The eponymous Joseph Drouhin founded the négociant company, which bears his name in 1880, having spent much of his early life in Yonne. His son Maurice took over in 1918, buying the first vineyards, including the famous Clos des Mouches, which we are delighted to offer below. An arduous process of expansion thanks to the nature of Burgundy’s patchwork of owners, Maurice was finally able to carve out quite the empire for his family, which endures to this day.
A titanic character in Beaune, Maurice both sat on the INAO committee and acted as deputy administrator of the Hospices de Beaune throughout the turbulent World War II. At the height of his powers, Drouhin even had exclusive distribution rights to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. However, he was unable to purchase a portion of the company, which subsequently went to Leroy.
His successor was his nephew Robert Jeausset-Drouhin, who took charge in 1957. Still maintaining a watchful eye over proceedings, Robert has ceded main control to his children (and fourth generation) Frédéric, Laurent, Philippe and Véronique. Philippe Drouhin manages the vineyards biodynamically, and as of 2009, their entire range has the ECOCERT organic certification.
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) | HK$10,385.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17.5)Two parcels, one close to the tower and one at the bottom which they keep separate for quite a while. In hot, dry years such as 2019 and 2020 the bottom bit does very well because it retains moisture. 20% bought in. Final blend in tank, to be bottled by mid February 2021. Refined, high-toned nose with a meaty undertow. Then a notably sweet palate attack and quite chunky and forceful. Some whole-bunch influence. Clearly a grand cru. Still youthful with a lightly spicy nose. Lots of energy. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$11,995.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$17,780.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$10,515.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$6,660.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$11,720.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$3,245.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$6,820.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$12,345.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$21,190.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$11,020.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$10,880.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$6,580.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | - | HK$16,675.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) | HK$9,270.00 | |||||
Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Corton Grand Cru was picked on 5 and 8 September and comes from Les Renardes but it also contains some fruit from the little known “Hautes Mourottes” and is made using vinification intégrale. It is deep in colour, and the bouquet is comparatively closed vis-à-vis Drouhin’s other Grand Cru, seeming quite broody, with blackberry and subtle iodine aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, one of the most muscular from Drouhin this year, and the saline finish is lightly spiced. Give it three or four years in bottle... at least. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17 (JR) | HK$7,790.00 | |||||
Jancis Robinson (17)Deep cherry red. Ripe damson, rich in ripe fruit. But the texture gives elegance to that ripe fruit. Firm, dry with lovely tannin texture. There’s power but the texture is fine to offset the richness of fruit. Chalky aftertaste. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$10,100.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,705.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$12,345.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 97 (JS) | HK$15,155.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)A small parcel that yields just six barrels. Impressive citrus aromas with a flinty edge, as well as pithy lemons and grapefruit. It delivers a mouthwatering impression of power and clarity. The palate has a very succulent, powerful and refined feel with a stunning,saline mineral cut. Supreme concentration and power. This is great. Organically farmed grapes. Drink or hold through to 2025+. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (DC) | HK$8,830.00 | |||||
Decanter (95)The east-facing climat of Les Languettes supplies all the fruit for this domaine white from Joseph Drouhin, so this is not an over powerful Corton-Charlemagne. Instead, it's built around a core of freshness and minerality with coiled, underlying concentration and stylish, scented 30% new wood. Racy and refined with some (skin) tannic grip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) | HK$8,655.00 | |||||
Vinous (92-94)The 2019 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru was a small yield this year, with just three barrels produced instead of the usual six. It has an understated bouquet of light dandelion and patisserie aromas. The well-balanced palate displays fine delineation and a tang of marmalade toward the finish. This is a nicely composed Corton-Charlemagne, though I wager it will be best consumed within its first decade. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-96 (IB) | HK$12,595.00 | |||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-96)From domaine fruit, picked on 26th August. 35% new wood from various forests. A deeper lemon yellow. Plenty of tension on the nose, with a breadth of apple fruit. A slight reductive quality before the oak takes over. A little youthful bitterness. I don’t find it showing at its best today but I suspect that there is more to this to emerge later. Drink from 2030-2038. Tasted: November 2023. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$2,160.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$4,480.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$17,890.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 4 | - | HK$4,460.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$20,220.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$14,070.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) | HK$6,600.00 | |||||
Burghound (93)The ripe and beautifully layered aromas offer up notes of cassis, wild dark berries and plenty of sauvage characteristics. There is lovely sense of underlying tension present on the reasonably concentrated and powerful flavors that also exude evident minerality on the very firm but well-balanced, complex and sneaky long finale. This is an archetypical Cazetiers of muscle and overt power. |