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 | 2 | 88-90 (VN) | HK$4,075.00 | |||||
Vinous (88-90)The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Village has a tightly wound, earthy bouquet that needs to knit together a little more during the remainder of its élevage. The palate has a pleasant sharpness on the entry. There is admirable tension here, especially for a Village Cru, though the cohesive, lightly spiced finish deserves a better set of aromatics (at least at the moment). One to watch once in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 87-89 (VN) | HK$4,510.00 | |||||
Vinous (87-89)The 2021 Nuits Saint-Georges Village has a straightforward bouquet that is just shaded by the Vosne-Romanée at the moment. The palate is framed by quite solid tannins, decent fruit, though it just tapers a little towards the finish. Likely to be one of Drouhin's more earlier drinking 2021s. |
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Burgundy | 3 | - | HK$7,685.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,670.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$8,565.00 | |||||
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Burgundy | 2 | 89-91 (VN) | HK$10,990.00 | |||||
Vinous (89-91)The 2017 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Procès 1er Cru felt a little gawky on the nose when I tasted the cask sample. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant sharpness on the entry, delivering firm grip and a saline finish that lingers in the mouth. Give this a couple of years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - | HK$5,855.00 | |||||