Joseph Drouhin Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Joseph Drouhin
Label Name:
 
Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16°C

Awards/Ratings
2019 vintage widely praised (Wine Advocate vintage reports). Clos Saint-Denis 2019 releases from top producers earned high scores (example: Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis 2019 — 97 RP / 97 Decanter). Vivino lists Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos Saint-Denis user rating ≈4. 4/5

Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of ripe cherry, spice, cigar and exotic wood; with age develops gamey notes. Velvety texture with balanced acidity and refined tannins; long candied-fruit finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, aged hard cheeses. Asian: wagyu or grilled beef, Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake and soy-braised mushroom dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; 20–50% whole-cluster (vintage dependent), 2–3 weeks fermentation in small open vats using indigenous yeasts; vertical press; aged 16–20 months in French oak (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Maison Joseph Drouhin — family-owned Burgundy house since 1880; established négociant and domaine producing terroir-driven Pinot Noir Grand Crus.