Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru "Perrières" Blanc is an extraordinarily luminous, mid-lemon yellow Chardonnay born from a notoriously challenging, low-yielding Burgundy vintage. On the nose, it initially presents a quiet, tight profile of citrus and stone that slowly blossoms with sweet oak spices, grilled almonds, and preserved white fruits. The palate carries less of the usual opulent weight found in warmer years, instead trading it for a sleek, silky texture that beautifully frames a core of stewed apple, lemon tart, and a distinct mineral edge. Driven by the vintage's characteristically bright, high acidity, the wine delivers a striking freshness and a long, lightly structured, toasty finish. While its signature Perrières mineralité and sharp tension feel a bit stern and closed in its youth, a few years of bottle age will allow its subtle depth and consummate elegance to fully unlock. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges Rouge is a deeply colored, structured, yet beautifully balanced expression of Pinot Noir born from a generous and exceptionally warm growing season in Burgundy. In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet-ruby color, opening with a powerful and elegant bouquet packed with ripe dark fruits like blackberry and black cherry, woven together with classic earthy undertones, cedar wood, and a touch of savory spice. On the palate, the natural ripeness and concentration of the 2023 vintage translate into a fleshier, more voluptuous mouthfeel than usual, yet it preserves its signature Côte de Nuits identity with a firm limestone backbone and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Driven by clean, vibrant acidity that effortlessly balances its opulent fruit weight, the wine evolves beautifully across the palate toward a long, serious finish accented by fruit syrups, gentle oak spice, and a persistent mineral shadow. Though it showcases uncommonly accessible, succulent fruit in its youth due to the climate's generosity, this Nuits-Saint-Georges possesses the necessary muscle and structure to age gracefully in the cellar for the next decade. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Procès" opens with a deep, gemstone-like garnet color and a highly expressive nose featuring ripe cherry jelly, dark berries, and subtle accents of cedar and balsam wood. Benefiting from the warmth and generosity of the 2021 vintage, the palate is ample, fleshy, and full-bodied, balancing its rich structure with a velvety texture and fine, silky tannins. Layers of dark fruit linger through a long, aromatic finish marked by spice infusions and fruit syrup notes, offering both immediate charm and serious aging potential. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Santenay Rouge is a delightfully fresh, precise, and terroir-driven expression of Pinot Noir from a cooler, lower-yielding Burgundy vintage. In the glass, it presents a deep ruby color and opens with a vibrant, perfumed nose dominated by wild red cherry, raspberry, and darker hints of cranberry and blueberry, elegantly lifted by notes of rose petal and a subtle, leathery spice. On the palate, the cooler nature of the 2021 growing season shines through in the wine's immaculate freshness and bright, balanced acidity. While Santenay can occasionally show a firm, rustic tannic grip in its youth, Drouhin’s careful extraction ensures a silky, medium-bodied texture where the pure red fruit core is supported by savory complexity and fine-grained tannins. The finish is remarkably clean, persistent, and elegant, leaving lingering flavors reminiscent of pomegranate and wild berries that make this an incredibly approachable and high-value village wine to enjoy now or cellar over the next five to ten years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Vosne-Romanée is an elegant 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte de Nuits. Winemaker notes describe a bright crimson color with striking, complex aromas of wild cherry, nutmeg, camphor, and fine leather that evolve into subtle earthy truffle undertones. It finishes with a perfectly balanced, fleshy body and silky texture. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes This wine comes from four separate plots on the Butteaux slopes, in the western part of the Montmains valley. They are the most distant from the winery, but only 2 km away. The clays here are compact and contain marl. The wines made from these vines express great complexity on the palate. These are wines of character, excellent for enthusiasts. About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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Winemaker Notes Located on the right bank of the Serein, alongside the Grand Crus, Montée de Tonnerre is certainly the most prestigious and sought-after of the Chablis Premier Crus. The soil is at once deep, fertile and well drained. The well ventilated and south-west facing vines enjoy plenty of sunshine and produce a wine with sun-kissed aromas. This is the ultimate expression o f a successful partnership between soil and climate: powerful wines that are bot h complex and balanced. And it is sometimes said that Montée de Tonnerre should be the eight h Grand Cru! About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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Winemaker Notes Located halfway up the slope in the heart of the appellation, the Domaine’s vineyards benefit from southern exposure and enjoy optimum sunshine. This results in wines with great power and complexity. When the monks of Pontigny began growing the first vines in this extraordinary place they were certainlynot mistaken! About Winery Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis. 19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites. After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir. During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region. Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2022 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume is a refined and aromatic selection from one of Chablis’ most prestigious right-bank vineyards, produced from parcels that include the highly regarded Vaulorent sub-climat. According to the producer, the wine features a very aromatic bouquet that harmoniously combines floral notes with ripe citrus fruit. On the palate, it is described as elegant and precise, balancing a "pillowy" and fleshy texture with a powerful, racy structure and significant roundness.  About Winery Founded in 1957 by William Fèvre, a prominent figure in the region, the domaine began with 7 hectares and grew into one of Chablis's largest and most prestigious, now boasting ~78 hectares. Known for advocating for authentic, traditional Chablis, the estate was sold to Champagne Henriot in 1998, with the aim of reducing new oak to emphasize mineral, terroir-driven styles. The estate is highly regarded for its Premier Cru Beauroy, which features old vines, and has been under the leadership of Didier Séguier since 1998. 

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Winemaker Notes The 2022 Joseph Drouhin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos is a powerful, racy Chardonnay offering notes of lemon, grapefruit, kiwi, and delicate white flowers. Winemakers note its astounding depth, vivid acidity, and a velvety palate with subtle marine nuances, concluding with an intense, long, flinty aftertaste. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes Winemaker Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes the 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudon Grand Cru Bougros as a delicate, ample, and well-balanced white. Featuring a pale yellow color with green reflections, the wine offers floral acacia and vegetal notes on the nose, amplified by intense minerality, citrus marmalade, and a smoky finish on the palate. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2022 Joseph Drouhin Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru—crafted from a blend of premier sites including Les Borniques, Les Plantes, and Les Combottes—is a textbook study in Chambolle's signature lace-like finesse, elevated by the generosity of the 2022 vintage. It greets the glass with an alluring bouquet of ripe raspberries, dark cherries, and wild strawberries, intertwined with perfumed violet, rose petal, sweet baking spices, and a subtle whisper of forest floor. On the palate, it is pure, seamless, and medium-bodied, displaying a luscious core of red and dark fruit lifted by vibrant, structuring freshness. Pliancy and harmony define the mouthfeel, where caressing, fine-grained tannins lead into an extended, ethereal finish touched by dark chocolate, mineral precision, and a delicate spice-infused trail.   About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2022 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Nuits-Villages Rouge is a classic, beautifully harmonious expression of Pinot Noir that shines in a remarkably bright and generous vintage. In the glass, it displays a vibrant, bright ruby color. The nose is impressively complex and forward, bursting with intense aromas of crisp wild cherry, dark plum, and red raspberry, layered with delicate floral scents of violet, mild baking spices, and a hint of licorice. With a little time in the glass, it reveals an inviting, earthy depth reminiscent of forest floor, autumn undergrowth, and wild mushroom. On the palate, the wine showcases an immaculate balance between its lively, refreshing acidity and its finely chiseled, high-quality tannins, offering a medium-bodied profile with a characteristically velvety texture ("gras"). The finish is clean, persistent, and highly elegant, leaving a lingering trail of juicy red berries, herbal nuances like rosemary, and a subtle touch of mineral chalk. While it offers exceptional immediate pleasure and accessibility right now in 2026, it possesses the vibrant energy and structure to evolve beautifully in the cellar over the next three to five years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes Gevrey-Chambertin is a wine with a beautiful, bright ruby color. Intensely fruity on the nose, the aromas are reminiscent of black cherry, wild blackberry and licorice. The woody character is subtle and marries delicately with the other aromas. As the wine evolves, there are more complex notes, such as mild spice, nutmeg and leather. Later still, mushroom and damp earth nuances make their appearance. Although present on the palate, tannin is never astringent but blends itself harmoniously with the natural freshness and "gras" (velvety texture) of the wine. The same aromas encountered earlier on the nose are found again in the aftertaste. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2022 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru "Les Procès" opens with a deep, gemstone-like garnet color and a highly expressive nose featuring ripe cherry jelly, dark berries, and subtle accents of cedar and balsam wood. Benefiting from the warmth and generosity of the 2022 vintage, the palate is ample, fleshy, and full-bodied, balancing its rich structure with a velvety texture and fine, silky tannins. Layers of dark fruit linger through a long, aromatic finish marked by spice infusions and fruit syrup notes, offering both immediate charm and serious aging potential. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2022 Thierry Laffay Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is a refined white wine characterized by a steely, mineral-driven profile, featuring notes of citrus, green apple, and white-fleshed fruit. It typically displays a balanced, medium-bodied structure with crisp acidity and a lingering mineral finish, reflecting the limestone-rich Vaillons terroir.  About Winery Founded in 1978 in the heart of Chablis, France, Domaine Thierry Laffay is a 7-hectare family estate known for traditional, high-quality Chardonnay. Managed by Thierry Laffay since 1985, the estate focuses on lutte raisonnée (sustainable farming) and produces taut, mineral-driven wines, with daughters Mélanie and Maïlys taking over in 2024. 

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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2022 Thierry Laffay Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir is a dense, opulent, and highly refined white wine, reflecting a warm vintage with notes of citrus, white fruit, and stony, saline minerals. Sourced from 0.25 hectares of 1978 plantings, this Grand Cru offers more sophistication and finesse than the Bougros, with significant aging potential.  About Winery Founded in 1978 in the heart of Chablis, France, Domaine Thierry Laffay is a 7-hectare family estate known for traditional, high-quality Chardonnay. Managed by Thierry Laffay since 1985, the estate focuses on lutte raisonnée (sustainable farming) and produces taut, mineral-driven wines, with daughters Mélanie and Maïlys taking over in 2024. 

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Winemaker Notes This wine has a beautiful white gold hue with delicate pale green glimmers. The seductive and classic Chablis nose offers notes of vine peach, banana, citrus fruits, and brioche. The palate is well-balanced, rich, fresh, and elegant, with a smooth, rich structure that lingers on the finish. Ripe fruits combine harmoniously with mineral notes to create a soft mouthfeel.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume presents an elegant, fruit-forward profile with a richer, more generous texture balanced by trademark salinity and precision. Sourced from the estate's south-facing Vaupulans parcel and vinified under winemaker Olivier Bailly, it highlights the distinct typicity of Chablis.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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