COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Joseph Drouhin
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is a distinguished red wine from Maison Joseph Drouhin, produced from 100% Pinot Noir in the renowned Gevrey-Chambertin appellation of Burgundy. The vineyard itself is exceptionally small, contributing to the wine's rarity. Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic, family-run estate with a long-standing commitment to organic and biodynamic farming, aiming to capture the purest expression of the terroir. The 2021 vintage presented significant challenges, leading to very low yields but resulting in wines characterized by elegance and freshness, reflecting a classic Burgundian style.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€760
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Griotte-Chambertin is one of the smallest Grand Cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin.
Fact 02
The name 'Griotte' may evoke Morello cherry, but it likely derives from 'Criots', related to chalk.
Fact 03
Joseph Drouhin owns just over half a hectare within this tiny Grand Cru.
Fact 04
The 2021 harvest yielded between 2 to 5 hl/ha, a fraction of a typical year.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru involves a meticulous approach focused on natural processes. Grapes are harvested with a portion of whole clusters, ranging from 20% to 50% depending on the vintage. Fermentation and maceration take place over two to three weeks in small, open vats, utilizing indigenous yeasts and employing techniques like punching down the cap and pumping over. Pressing is conducted using a vertical press. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. Maison Joseph Drouhin's winemaking is guided by a philosophy of respecting the natural expression of the terroir and vintage, with a strong emphasis on organic and biodynamic viticulture.
