While 90% of Chablis is machine-harvested
rich and powerful with soft tannins
This wine allies remarkably the complexity and elegance of a Bâtard-Montrachet with the power of a Corton-Charlemagne
The past few years have seen major renovations and changes at Château Petit-Village
on the edge of the lava flow from Etna’s 1947 eruption
Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge, Beaune Premier Cru, France 2022 Gamay While 90% of Chablis isTasting by Vronique Boss Drouhin An exceptional wine. Beautiful, deep red ruby colour, with the bright sheen of great Burgundies. Intense and fresh nose for the young wines. Primary notes of red fruit dominate, such as Morello cherry ( griotte , or wild cherry), raspberry, blackberry. There are hints of complexity with smoky flavours evolving towards liquorice. When the wine is maturing, aromas of pepper, tobacco, humus and undergrowth appear. When