90POINTS
16½/20
Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune Rouge 2017
Côte de Beaune, Côte d'Or, Burgundy, FranceThis is a biodynamically farmed massale selection of clones coming from a 1 hectare parcel of estate fruit, with some younger vines from Clos des Mouches and other declassified 1er Crus. The was native fermented, and the new oak is limited to 10 percent. Elegant and polished, with perfumed cherry, tart raspberry, wild strawberry on a long, slender palate, seasoned with gently smoked wood spices, subtle iodine, and mineral salts. There's a relaxed feel of age with this wine, showing more age than its 4 years would suggest. Drink now, with roasted poultry and/or wild mushroom dishes.Tasted: 16 February 2021Tasted by: Prices:BC | $77.99 | 750ml | Marquis Wine Cellars and select private retailers |
AB | $75.95 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 232298UPC: 012086525513