Joseph Drouhin, Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru, 2018 SO100323_Loire crunchy with mineral tension

crunchy with mineral tension

and others from their experimental plantings

and Laurent Cazottes planted a parcel of it in 2001

and this LBV reflects his perfectionist approach: fruit from high-altitude Douro vineyards

but this wine has the potential to age beautifully

Joseph Drouhin, Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru, 2018 SO100323_Loire crunchy with mineral tensionGriotte Chambertin is the smallest Grand Cru in Gevrey Chambertin, named for the size and shape of the limestone pebbles in the vineyard. Maison Joseph Drouhin has a prime parcel. The 2018 plays the warm, generous side of the vintage with restraint: silky and perfumed, with dark fruits, rose petal, and savory spice unfolding over a mineral, classically Gevrey core. Ample early drinking pleasure now, with the structure to reward another decade or more