Drouhin-Laroze

Domaine Drouhin-Laroze in Burgundy is managed by Philippe Drouhin, who took over from his father Bernard after working with him for many years. The domaine exploits 11 hectares of vines in some of the most prestigious vineyards of the Côte d'Or. The philosophy of the domaine is to allow the vine and terroir to express themselves and to respect traditions whilst adapting to modern techniques.

Philippe Drouhin is currently at the head of this significant estate which has been quietly turning out good to very good wines for a little while now. He has been joined by his son Nicolas to ensure continuity. They represent the 5^th and 6^th generations of the domaine originally founded by Jean-Baptiste Laroze in 1850.
 
The premier crus Au Closeau and Craipillot were vinified together until 2004. The Chambolle Musigny is a blend of 1er cru Les Baudes with a whisker of villages Verroilles. This is in fact a rare Gevrey producer who succeeds with wines from Chambolle, most triumphantly with his excellent bottling of Bonnes Mares.
 
The grands crus are entirely in new wood, the premiers crus 50:50 and the village wines are matured in one year old barrels.
 
Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru                                             1.49
Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Grand Cru                         1.39
Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru                                          1.03
Latricières-Chambertin, Grand Cru                               0.67
Chapelle Chambertin, Grand Cru                                  0.51
Musigny, Grand Cru (from 1996)                                    0.12
Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Au Closeau                        0.44
Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Craipillot                             0.26
Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Lavaux St Jacques           0.30
Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru Clos Prieur                         0.30
Gevrey Chambertin                                                             4.00
Chambolle Musigny                                                            0.22
Morey St Denis                                                                     0.18
 
Bonnes Mares
The holding is in various plots, approximately in the middle from south to north, all below the diagonal path which separates the terres rouges, below, from the terres blanches above. Perhaps the domaine’s finest wine, a sumptuous example of grand cru Chambolle.
 
Chambertin Clos de Bèze
The domaine has one big block running the full height of the vineyard, next to the biggest owner Pierre Damoy, and two small blocks adjacent to the rue des grands crus. This is fine, stylish wine, very much in Clos de Bèze mode as opposed to the extra weight of Chambertin.
 
Clos de Vougeot
Situated at the top of the Clos, in the Plante l’Abbé lieu-dit. Usually a powerful, direct, intensely fruited version of Clos de Vougeot.