PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge is a classic, fruit-driven expression of a warm, sunny vintage that brought excellent concentration and structure to Burgundy’s reds. Pouring a vibrant, intense ruby-purple hue, the wine opens with an expressive and welcoming nose defined by succulent red cherry, wild raspberry, and a delicate touch of undergrowth, violet, and soft licorice spice. On the palate, the influence of the 2020 growing season is instantly clear; it reveals a fleshy, juicy texture packed with ripe red berry fruits that carry notable depth. Balanced by a bright vein of natural acidity and framed by refined, ripe tannins, this Pinot Noir maintains a lovely lightness on its feet despite its structural core. It concludes with a medium-long, clean finish accented by a gentle touch of toasty wood and earth, offering a highly elegant and beautifully balanced introduction to the region that is drinking brilliantly now but can easily be cellared 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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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune-Villages Rouge is a classic, fruit-driven expression of a warm, sunny vintage that brought excellent concentration and structure to Burgundy’s reds. Pouring a vibrant, intense ruby-purple hue, the wine opens with an expressive and welcoming nose defined by succulent red cherry, wild raspberry, and a delicate touch of undergrowth, violet, and soft licorice spice. On the palate, the influence of the 2020 growing season is instantly clear; it reveals a fleshy, juicy texture packed with ripe red berry fruits that carry notable depth. Balanced by a bright vein of natural acidity and framed by refined, ripe tannins, this Pinot Noir maintains a lovely lightness on its feet despite its structural core. It concludes with a medium-long, clean finish accented by a gentle touch of toasty wood and earth, offering a highly elegant and beautifully balanced introduction to the region that is drinking brilliantly now but can easily be cellared 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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PRE-ORDER Winemaker Notes The 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" Morgeot Blanc is a magnificent expression of both a warm, solar vintage and one of the village's historic estates. In the glass, it shows an admirable light golden color that boundaries on deep lemon. The nose is instantly aromatic and beautifully complex, offering a perfume of white flowers like hawthorn and jasmine tea, laced with candied lemon, fresh apricot, and a sophisticated touch of blond tobacco. On the palate, the signature rich, voluptuous texture of the 2020 vintage is on full display, delivering an explosive mouthfeel filled with flavors of ripe yellow fruits, pear, and a creamy, almond-brioche richness. Despite this opulent, bold weight, the wine remains remarkably focused and precise, driven by a powerful thread of natural, zesty acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. It finishes with an exceptional length that leaves lingering notes of mineral grit, spice, and soft wood lactones, marking it as a beautifully balanced Premier Cru built to evolve gracefully over the next 10 to 15 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 2021 Joseph Drouhin Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is a highly precise and beautifully tense expression of a historically low-yielding, cooler vintage. In the glass, it shows an attractive pale golden color, opening on the nose with an effervescent mix of citrus fruit, white peach, fresh almond, and a touch of chamomile. True to the 2021 vintage profile, the palate is more linear, focused, and driven by a strong mineral tension rather than opulent weight. It cuts a very straight, structured line across the tongue with lively acidity and a salty edge, leaving a beautifully persistent, complex finish that will need a few years of bottle age to fully expand and reveal its true depth. 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 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "Marquis de Laguiche" Morgeot Blanc is a magnificent expression of both a warm, solar vintage and one of the village's historic estates. In the glass, it shows an admirable light golden color that boundaries on deep lemon. The nose is instantly aromatic and beautifully complex, offering a perfume of white flowers like hawthorn and jasmine tea, laced with candied lemon, fresh apricot, and a sophisticated touch of blond tobacco. On the palate, the signature rich, voluptuous texture of the 2020 vintage is on full display, delivering an explosive mouthfeel filled with flavors of ripe yellow fruits, pear, and a creamy, almond-brioche richness. Despite this opulent, bold weight, the wine remains remarkably focused and precise, driven by a powerful thread of natural, zesty acidity that prevents any sense of heaviness. It finishes with an exceptional length that leaves lingering notes of mineral grit, spice, and soft wood lactones, marking it as a beautifully balanced Premier Cru built to evolve gracefully over the next 10 to 15 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 2019 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru "Charmes" Blanc beautifully reflects a warm, low-yielding Burgundy vintage that yielded exceptional concentration balanced by a vibrant thread of freshness. In the glass, it displays a brilliant golden color without leaning overly yellow, introducing a concentrated and elegant nose rich with aromas of ripe stone fruit, sweet almond, warm croissants, and a delicate touch of white flowers and hazelnut. On the palate, the wine showcases the classic, generous breadth of the Charmes vineyard, offering a layered profile of juicy peach, pear, and lemon curd. Despite its voluptuous, silky texture and round body, the wine never feels heavy or dominant in alcohol; rather, it is anchored by a seamlessly integrated, refreshing acidity and a kiss of gentle oak spice. It expands beautifully across the palate and culminates in a remarkably long, nutty aftertaste that echoes notes of hot brioche and almond paste, signaling a white Burgundy that is already drinking wonderfully but possesses the depth to age gracefully for another 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 2020 Joseph Drouhin Meursault 1er Cru "Genevrières" Blanc is an exceptional expression of a warm, solar Burgundy vintage, showing off a bright, pale golden-yellow hue in the glass. The nose is remarkably expressive from the start, offering a classic "Genevrières" bouquet of ripe yellow orchard fruits, acacia blossoms, and orange peel, woven together with subtle hints of toasted brioche and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine delivers the round, voluptuous texture characteristic of 2020, coating the mouth with layers of juicy peach, lemon curd, and a distinct, underlying hazelnut richness. Despite the heat of the growing season, a brilliant vein of citrusy acidity cuts through the opulence, maintaining immaculate balance and driving the wine into a long, mineral-flecked finish that lingers with a sophisticated touch of spice. This is a beautifully layered white Burgundy that is approachable now due to its generous fruit profile, but possesses the structure to evolve beautifully over 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 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 2023 Joseph Drouhin Chablis is a crisp, medium-bodied Chardonnay from Burgundy’s northern Chablis region. It shows bright notes of green apple, lemon, and citrus, layered with oyster shell and flinty minerality from its Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The wine is dry, with lively acidity and a clean, steely finish, offering both freshness and elegance. Its saline character makes it an excellent match for oysters or light seafood dishes, while its structure allows it to age gracefully for several 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 Elegance and perfection, two of Joseph Drouhin's tenets. The colour is bright and intense. A full palette of aromas reminiscent of stone fruit (cherry, peach, apricot), cocoa, exotic wood (cedar). On the palate, the texture is like silk and velvet. In the aftertaste, the same touch of dark chocolate is in evidence. Extremely long aftertaste About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin's short story is one of a family's long and successful journey in Burgundy, starting in 1880 with Joseph Drouhin, a 22-year-old négociant. He established a wine trading house, and the business was later expanded by his son, Maurice, who focused on building a domain with its own vineyards. Robert Drouhin, the third generation, further developed the estate by acquiring Grand Cru vineyards and expanding into Chablis and even Oregon in 1987. Today, the fourth generation, Véronique Drouhin-Boss, is in charge of winemaking in both France and Oregon. 

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