2020 Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne |
Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
Vintage | 2020 |
Grape | Pinot Noir |
Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
Drink window | 2023 - 2028 |
Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.
Drouhin is the founder of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. This Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir is an honest and delicious pinot noir from the top house Drouhin. The emphasis in this version is on the fruit. The maceration and vinification take two to three weeks and take place at a controlled low temperature. Native yeasts are used. The wine then matures for around 8 months in stainless steel barrels and used oak barrels, so the wood influence is minimal. As befits a pinot noir, this wine has a very bright purple red color. In the nose an abundant aroma of berries and blackberries and a very light spicy touch. In the taste, this Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir is charming and pleasant to drink. The wine is fresh and elegant with notes of berries and black cherries. The finish is pleasantly soft with subtle tannins.
Joseph Drouhin was a bold and enterprising young man who hailed from the Chablis region. In 1880, at the age of 22, he settled in Beaune and founded his own wine company there. His goal was to offer high quality wines that would bear his name. His son Maurice succeeded him and set up a vineyard estate in front of the house, buying land in some excellent appellations such as Clos des Mouches and Clos de Vougeot. Robert Drouhin, who succeeded Maurice in 1957, gave the domain its current dimension and acquired many vineyards, especially in Chablis, where he was able to recognize its true potential. He was one of the first in Burgundy to introduce "culture raisonnée" (abolition of pesticides and other chemicals) and set up an oenology laboratory led by Laurence Jobard, the very first female oenologist in Burgundy. Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric are the four children of Robert and Françoise Drouhin. They uphold the values of the house and its constant search for quality, for the enjoyment of all who have a deep appreciation for the natural elegance of Burgundy.
With nearly 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating range of Burgundian terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the organic and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. Joseph Drouhin's style is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines intended to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines that are meant to be preserved take on a luscious complexity with age.
Type of Wine | Red |
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Country | France |
Region | Bourgogne |
Winery | Joseph Drouhin |
Grape | Pinot Noir |
Biological certified | No |
Natural wine | No |
Vegan | No |
Vintage | 2020 |
Drinking as of | 2023 |
Drinking till | 2028 |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Alcohol free/low | No |
Content | 0.75 ltr |
Oak aging | Yes |
Sparkling | No |
Dessert wine | No |
Closure | Cork |
Tasting Profiles | Dry, Fruity, Red fruit, Flexible |
Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Voor alledag |