Joseph Drouhin Santenay 750ml
Joseph Drouhin Santenay 750ml 2264543*-od
| Wine maker notes |
| According to winemaker Jerome Faure-Brac, there wastremendous variability in maturity by parcel in 2016, owing to frost, mildew and grillure. Joseph Drouhin started harvesting on the Cote de Beaune on September 19 with their Meursault Perrieres, ?but mostly started two or three days later? and finished some reds on the Cote de Nuits as late as October 11. There was some blockage of maturity for Chardonnay but not for Pinot Noir, he told me. And losses to frost also ranged widely. For example, the estate's Beaune Clos des Mouches, which has been hit hard by extreme weather events in recent years, was barely touched by frost in ?16 and enjoyed what Faure-Brac described as ?a normal maturation. ? The estate did more manual picking in 2016, as it would have been very difficult to pick mildewed parcels by machine. ?It's vintage of sacrifice,? he summed up, referring to the careful selection that was required to make good, balanced wines. Potential alcohol levels in the 2016 grapes ranged from 11. 8% up to 13% or even a bit higher, according to Faure-Brac, who noted that some of the wines are very ripe owing to the summer heat. ?Some cuvees are fresher than others,? he told me. ?In general, the ?16s had higher acidity at the beginning than the ?15s, but more of it was malic and thus there was an important drop in acidity during the malolactic fermentations even if the pHs are healthy. ? Faure-Brac finds the 2016 whites ?pretty classic,? but noted that some of the ?16 reds are showing a dip in the middle palate. |
| Technical notes |
| Site: Santenay is a charming village, at the southern end of the Cote de Beaune, below the Mont de Sene. History & tradition: this ancient village was already famous in Roman times for its hot springs named ?Santinae Aquae? (health-giving waters). Soil: clay and limestone. |
| Food pairing |
| It is a delicious example of Burgundy Pinot Noir, a good value and an excellent accompaniment to all kinds of cuisines. |
| Producer |
| In 1880, Joseph Drouhin, who was from the Chablis region originally, chose the city of Beaune to found the business that bears his name. Over the years and with each generation, the vineyard estate grew. At the same time, the founder's passionate search for excellence and knowledge was handed down like a family heirloom; Maison Joseph Drouhin continues to ensure this valuable family heritage. Dedication to the diversity of Burgundy has always been the sole focus and vocation of Maison Joseph Drouhin, as vineyards - mostly premier and grand crus - were acquired in all major areas. Out of firm conviction, Drouhin has adopted a biological and biodynamic approach to viticulture. Listening to nature: from vine to glass, at every step in the elaboration of the wine, a profound respect and deference to nature prevails. From its very beginning, Maison Joseph Drouhin has aimed for an ideal of perfection and elegance. The style of Joseph Drouhin combines balance, harmony and character, providing infinite pleasure. Thanks to its open-minded world view, Joseph Drouhin introduces the best of Burgundy to all continents. Its active presence in many countries is the surest proof of its desire to get acquainted and understand other cultures and styles of living. |
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| Distillery: | - |
| Vintage: | 2016 |
| Region: | - |
| Size: | 750 ml |
| Availability: | Currently Out of Stock |
| Distributed by: | IW |
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