Joseph Drouhin Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses 2018 [NET] CHECK UPC Winemaker Cary Quintana sources grapes

Winemaker Cary Quintana sources grapes from Shake Ridge Ranch—a remote 1

Subtle hints of white flowers and a touch of spice add further complexity

The fruit comes off the SLO Coast

Aspirant is Beychevelle's entry-level cuvée

chamomile and spice underneath

Joseph Drouhin Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Amoureuses 2018 [NET] CHECK UPC Winemaker Cary Quintana sources grapesDrouhin, for years, was considered one of Burgundy's top negociants. Now they prefer to think of themselves as one of Burgundy's top domaines, and given they've been farming organic since 1990 and biodynamic shortly thereafter, the argument writes itself. The house style is restrained and perfumed, Beaune elegant by inclination. Amoureuses sits right beside Le Musigny and routinely fetches grand cru prices. The 2018 is the warm, ripe, generous reading