Joseph Drouhin • Gevrey-Chambertin, France
Joseph Drouhin’s Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from old vines rooted in the limestone‑clay of this f…Joseph Drouhin’s Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from old vines rooted in the limestone‑clay of this famed Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, just below Chambertin itself. Vinified for finesse rather than sheer power, it typically…Learn More »
$265
/750ml
2020 Retail Average
93
/100
2020 Pro Rating
Dark in tone and unusually muscular for this usually graceful cuvée, the 2020 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru delivers concentrated black cherry and berry fruit layered with cocoa, cool stone and a hint of earth. The palate is broad and velvety yet firmly framed, with lively acidity, fine-grained tannin and a long, clean finish that carries a gentle, appetising edge of savory complexity.
Roast duck with cherry jus; Herb-crusted rack of lamb; Wild mushroom risotto
Joseph Drouhin’s Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru is a pure Pinot Noir from old vines rooted in the limestone‑clay of this famed Gevrey-Chambertin terroir, just below Chambertin itself. Vinified for finesse rather than sheer power, it typically shows bright, intense color and aromas of cherry, fine spice and a subtle muskiness, with silky tannins, lively acidity and a long, harmonious finish that captures the vineyard’s generous yet elegant character.