Burgundy
Joseph Drouhin - Bourgogne - Laforêt - Blanc - 2020
Characteristics
Country / Region: Burgundy
Vintage: 2020
Name: AOP Bourgogne
Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2022 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Wine:
The 2020 white Burgundy-Chardonnay Laforêt combines a fresh, floral nose with hints of almond and a delicate, elegant oakiness with a full-bodied consistency, attesting to the maturity and richness of the vintage. The whole is dynamic, clean, fresh, and rich at the same time, with delicate bitters. It is a very beautiful wine, appreciable for its balance and its Burgundian typicity.Vinification:
Purchase of grapes and musts from partner suppliers.Slow pneumatic pressing, settling.
Aged in vats for 7 to 8 months, and a part from the best sources in barrels of 1 to 2 wines.
Color:
Bright gold.Nose:
Fresh, marked by floral and white almond notes, underlined by a delicate and elegant woodiness.Palate:
Fresh and ample with delicate aromas of fruit, this wine of good consistency offers a rich and dynamic juice, punctuated with delicate bitters.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, roasted or creamed white fish, seafood platter.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028.
One of Burgundy’s flagship wineries, adored by pinot noir aficionados around the world, Joseph Drouhin is still managed by the same inventive and dynamic family. Its quality is unmatched and the estate has earned the well-deserved recognition of obtaining two stars in the prestigious RVF Guide, which places it among the best french wines.
Adhering to organic and biodynamic winemaking and precise vinification, this estate is a label of excellence. One of the greatest in Burgundy that brings the same passion and level of excellence to each wine, from the “simple” Village to the Grand Cru.