2020 Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Bourgogne
Winery Joseph Drouhin
Vintage 2020
Grape Chardonnay
Content (Alc) 0.75 ltr (13%)
Drink window 2022 - 2027
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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 set up 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 biological 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 meant to be preserved acquire a luscious complexity with age.

Drouhin is the founder of biodynamic viticulture in Burgundy. This Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay is partly aged in stainless steel barrels (seven to eight months) and part of the wine is aged in oak barrels and that changes a lot. because the wine is not overly woody but rich in aromas and has very subtle notes. During the entire aging process, decisions are only made after a careful evaluation of the taste of each barrel. The data obtained is completed by technical analysis. As with all Joseph Drouhin wines, absolute priority is given to the true expression of the terroir and character of the vintage. This one
Full of life! A bouquet of citrus aromas and then we find honey and vanilla. On the palate the wine is funky, spontaneous Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay is a charmer! Aperitif or finger food? A light dinner or lunch in a trendy restaurant? LaForêt always comes into its own! Véronique Drouhin about LaForêt: "We have a good palette of aromas and flavors: Bourgogne Nord Auxerrois for freshness and character, the Côte d'Or for finesse and elegance, the Mâconnais in the south for charm and fruitiness.

Vineyard for 2020 Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay

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.

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Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Bourgogne
Winery Joseph Drouhin
Grape Chardonnay
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2022
Drinking till 2027
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Tasting Profiles Dry, Fruity, Aged on wood, Mineral, Round, White fruit
Drink moments Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Open haard, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag
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