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 | 95 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€1,672.38 |
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Burghound (95)A very ripe nose features notes of plum, cassis, humus, forest floor and violet. The velvet-textured, concentrated and very serious big-bodied flavors possess seemingly endless reserves of sappy dry extract which helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine on the mocha-infused finish. This beautifully complex effort is less austere than it usually is at this point though the structure makes it pointedly clear that this is going to age for a very long time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,636.38 |
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James Suckling (96)This is a Clos de Vougeot with a dense and velvety texture that shows richness and structured. Yet, there is a friendliness and polish to the palate. Hazelnut and cream undertones. Reserved and almost shy at this point. Savory and flavorful. Drink in 2021. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,522.38 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a well-defined, quite floral bouquet of red currant, cranberry and light stony aromas, displaying pleasing transparency despite a very small reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fleshy and nicely poised, with a finessed, detailed, precise finish. Understated, yet there is intensity here. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€641.05 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-97)Full ripe purple with a classy lively nose. Purity and precision, this is really smart wine, as it has been produced just from their better block. Racy and fresh, 30% whole bunch vinification has worked very well. Excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€1,618.38 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-97)Full ripe purple with a classy lively nose. Purity and precision, this is really smart wine, as it has been produced just from their better block. Racy and fresh, 30% whole bunch vinification has worked very well. Excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€1,510.38 |
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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 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,428.38 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,606.92 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,426.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,067.20 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,726.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€476.53 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,002.40 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,756.38 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,984.77 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,624.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,612.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€966.40 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,228.77 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€1,372.38 |
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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) |
Inc. TAX
€1,135.98 |
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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 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,468.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€817.60 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,756.38 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€338.63 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€671.32 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€2,386.38 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€961.98 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€649.98 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)This comes mostly from the Combe de Lavaux sector. Dense bright balanced purple. The first nose is a little bit reticent but there is plenty happening behind, so lively with a perfectly balanced fruit and acidity, roses and raspberries, long and fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€733.98 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 1er Cru, which is a new long-term contract for Drouhin, is lucid ruby in color. It has a fresh raspberry and crushed strawberry nose, touches of mint and allspice emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry. It feels well structured, with good backbone, maybe missing a little tension toward the finish, but persistent and satisfying. Give it two or three years in bottle. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (BH) |
In Bond
€1,375.00 |
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Burghound (95)A very ripe nose features notes of plum, cassis, humus, forest floor and violet. The velvet-textured, concentrated and very serious big-bodied flavors possess seemingly endless reserves of sappy dry extract which helps to buffer the very firm tannic spine on the mocha-infused finish. This beautifully complex effort is less austere than it usually is at this point though the structure makes it pointedly clear that this is going to age for a very long time. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€1,345.00 |
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James Suckling (96)This is a Clos de Vougeot with a dense and velvety texture that shows richness and structured. Yet, there is a friendliness and polish to the palate. Hazelnut and cream undertones. Reserved and almost shy at this point. Savory and flavorful. Drink in 2021. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,250.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Clos Vougeot Grand Cru has a well-defined, quite floral bouquet of red currant, cranberry and light stony aromas, displaying pleasing transparency despite a very small reduction. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, fleshy and nicely poised, with a finessed, detailed, precise finish. Understated, yet there is intensity here. Excellent. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2017 tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (IB) |
In Bond
€528.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-97)Full ripe purple with a classy lively nose. Purity and precision, this is really smart wine, as it has been produced just from their better block. Racy and fresh, 30% whole bunch vinification has worked very well. Excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95-97 (IB) |
In Bond
€1,330.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95-97)Full ripe purple with a classy lively nose. Purity and precision, this is really smart wine, as it has been produced just from their better block. Racy and fresh, 30% whole bunch vinification has worked very well. Excellent length. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 17.5 (JR) |
In Bond
€1,240.00 |
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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 | - |
In Bond
€2,005.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€2,150.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€1,170.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€880.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,420.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€394.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€826.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,445.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€2,450.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,335.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,325.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€796.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
In Bond
€1,820.00 |
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Burgundy | 2 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€1,125.00 |
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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) |
In Bond
€928.00 |
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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 | - |
In Bond
€1,205.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€672.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,445.00 |
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Burgundy | 3 | - |
In Bond
€260.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€537.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,970.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (BH) |
In Bond
€783.00 |
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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. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 92-95 (IB) |
In Bond
€523.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-95)This comes mostly from the Combe de Lavaux sector. Dense bright balanced purple. The first nose is a little bit reticent but there is plenty happening behind, so lively with a perfectly balanced fruit and acidity, roses and raspberries, long and fine. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90-92 (VN) |
In Bond
€593.00 |
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Vinous (90-92)The 2017 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur 1er Cru, which is a new long-term contract for Drouhin, is lucid ruby in color. It has a fresh raspberry and crushed strawberry nose, touches of mint and allspice emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with gentle grip on the entry. It feels well structured, with good backbone, maybe missing a little tension toward the finish, but persistent and satisfying. Give it two or three years in bottle. |