Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru 2021

Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, is one of Burgundy's great family-owned wine houses. For four generations, the Drouhin family has crafted wines with the ambition of expressing Burgundy's remarkable terroirs with precision, elegance and authenticity. With a portfolio spanning more than 90 appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers an exceptional journey through Burgundy, from regional appellations to the most prestigious Premier and Grand Crus.

The Maison has been awarded the Grappe d'Or by Gault&Millau, recognising the excellence of its wines and its place among Burgundy's leading producers.

Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is one of the rarest Grand Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin. Covering less than three hectares, this tiny square vineyard is completely surrounded by the appellation's other Grand Crus, at the very heart of one of Burgundy's most prestigious terroirs. Although its name naturally recalls the Morello cherry, one of the wine's signature aromas, its true origin lies elsewhere: "Griotte" derives from "Criots", an ancient word referring to hard chalky limestone, sharing the same linguistic root as the French word craie (chalk). Here, etymology and geology perfectly meet. The shallow reddish-brown soils over hard limestone produce a Pinot Noir combining remarkable intensity, finesse and extraordinary persistence.

Appearance: Deep, brilliant ruby-red colour.

Nose: Complex aromas of cherry liqueur, preserved cherries, fine leather and nutmeg. With age, elegant notes of truffle and venison emerge.

Palate: The tannins are abundant yet remarkably refined and never aggressive. The wine is deep, harmonious and exceptionally persistent, leaving a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing: Perfect with beef fillet, roast pigeon, wild duck, hare royale, venison, black truffle or mature Époisses cheese.