France Burgundy Joseph DrouhinGriotte Chambertin

2011 Griotte Chambertin

Joseph Drouhin

93Average Score

Burgundy / France

Red

The 2011 Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru is from a half-hectare located in the top right hand corner as you look at the climat on the map. It offers a charming and gentle, almost Charmes-Chambertin-like bouquet that unfolds in the glass. The palate has a slight reduction on the palate that smudges the overall effect and yet it is rounded and supple in the mouth with cranberry, raspberry leaf and a pinch of black pepper toward the tender finish. Fine. Drink 2015-2025. Aug 2013, www.robertparker.com

Neal Martin Score: 92/100

12x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£3,399.00
6x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 2 Marketplace		£1,698.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

This is very reduced though there is good freshness and verve to the notably rich and generous medium-bodied flavors that display enough minerality to add lift to the taut and muscular finish that packs plenty of punch but not rusticity. This is markedly austere and exceptionally serious and I would also describe this as very old school. I would advise buying this only with the intention of cellaring it for the long-term. Tasted: Apr 15, 2013. Drink: 2023+

Allen Meadows, BurghoundScore: 92-94/100

Neal MartinScore: 92/100

About The Producer

The producer

Joseph Drouhin

Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest and most famous producers in Burgundy, making both domaine and négociant wines. It remains family-owned and run, now in the hands of the fourth generation.

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Burgundy

Sub-region

Girotte Chambertin

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window