Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Creamy mushroom risotto, roasted poultry, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Joseph Drouhin's Premier Cru white Burgundy represents the pinnacle of elegant, terroir-driven Chardonnay from the heart of the Côte de Beaune. The Drouhin family's history is deeply intertwined with these prestigious slopes, most famously represented by their pioneering acquisitions in the Clos des Mouches—a vineyard named after the honeybees ('mouches à miel') that once bathed in its warm, sunny microclimate. Crafted with a deep respect for natural rhythms, Drouhin's Premier Cru whites are farmed biodynamically. The grapes are gently pressed and fermented in French oak barrels, utilizing indigenous yeasts to preserve the authentic voice of the soil. The resulting wine is a masterclass in balance, marrying vibrant citrus and white flower aromas with a rich, textured palate of ripe pear, toasted hazelnut, and a signature mineral precision.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is an iconic Burgundian estate headquartered in the historic heart of Beaune, France. Under the continuous stewardship of the Drouhin family across four generations, the domaine has expanded its holdings across premier appellations spanning the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Chablis, and Oregon's Willamette Valley. Dedicated to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, their winemaking philosophy prioritizes natural balance, purity, and the unadorned expression of individual terroirs. The house is globally celebrated for its benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings, notably the legendary Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches and Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%