Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Greves 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Drouhin
Label Name:
 
Beaune 1er Cru Greves
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune — Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
Burghound 92 reported by retailers; producer-provided cellaring: optimal 10–25 years, ageing potential up to 35 years

Tasting Note
Bright red fruit (red currant, black cherry) with violet and spice; refined tannins, smoky/tobacco notes and crème de cassis on the finish. Elegant, structured and ageworthy.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, lamb, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon; Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki-glazed salmon, char siu, yakitori, mushroom-based Japanese dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 20–50% whole clusters; 2–3 weeks fermentation in small open vats with indigenous yeasts; vertical press; 14–18 months in French oak (≈25% new).

Vineyard Info
Maison Joseph Drouhin, family-owned since 1880; 100‑ha estate practicing organic (since late 1980s) and biodynamic methods (since 1990s). Owns a large steep mid-slope parcel in Beaune's Grèves.