Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2022

Maison Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, is one of Burgundy's great family-owned wine houses. For four generations, the Drouhin family has crafted wines with the ambition of expressing Burgundy's remarkable terroirs with precision, elegance and authenticity. With a portfolio spanning more than 90 appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers an exceptional journey through Burgundy, from regional appellations to the most prestigious Premier and Grand Crus.

The Maison has been awarded the Grappe d'Or by Gault&Millau, recognising the excellence of its wines and its place among Burgundy's leading producers.

The Clos Saint-Denis Grand Cru is the smallest Grand Cru vineyard of Morey-Saint-Denis (excluding the Bonnes-Mares section) and one of the Côte de Nuits' most refined expressions of Pinot Noir. Located north of the village, just a short distance from the Chambertin vineyards, it enjoys a perfect east-facing exposure. Tradition holds that the monks of the ancient Collegiate Church of Saint-Denis de Vergy planted the vineyard at the beginning of the 13th century, giving the climat its name. Its brown limestone soils over Middle Jurassic bedrock, scattered with small chert stones, produce a wine of remarkable finesse, combining depth, freshness and perfect harmony.

Appearance: Deep, brilliant ruby-red colour.

Nose: Aromas of ripe cherry delicately complemented by hints of cigar tobacco and exotic wood. With age, truffle, forest floor and game notes gradually emerge.

Palate: Beautiful harmony between freshness, velvety texture and refined tannins. The palate is elegant and deep, finishing with exceptional persistence and notes of candied fruit.

Food Pairing: Excellent with beef fillet, roast pigeon, wild duck, hare royale, venison, black truffle or mature Époisses cheese.