Flavour Profile

Joseph Drouhin

Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru

Name: Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru
Brand: Joseph Drouhin
Price: 295.79 USD
Rating: 4 (0 reviews)

France, Burgundy

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru is a highly sought-after wine produced by the renowned Joseph Drouhin winery. This wine comes from the Corton Grand Cru appellation, which is known for its exceptional vineyard features, including a unique blend of limestone and clay soils. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to create a rich and complex flavor profile. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of the terroir, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the elegance and complexity of a fine Burgundy.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Joseph Drouhin Corton Grand Cru is an exceptional expression of Burgundy terroir.On the nose, aromas of ripe red and black fruit, forest floor and dried herbs are balanced with a subtle hint of smoke and damp earth. The palate offers notes of plums, cherries and sweet spice, with a finely balanced structure and a lingering finish. A complex and intense wine, it is a great choice for food pairing and contemplation.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2060

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Joseph Drouhin

Region: Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages. Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.

CUSTOMER RATING

0.0

0 Reviews