Awards/Ratings

Neal Martin (Vinous) 94/100 (reviewed in trade coverage)

Tasting Note

Woody vanilla and floral aromatics with pure red and dark berry fruit, subtle spice and mineral liveliness. Elegant, supple tannins and a poised, long finish.

Food Pairing

Western: Roast duck breast with morels, mushroom risotto, Italian veal escalope, roast lamb. Asian: Peking duck, beef bulgogi, char siu pork, miso-glazed aubergine.

Production Method

Traditional Burgundian vinification; matured in oak barrels (approximately 80% new, light–medium-plus toast). Likely partial whole-cluster use in some cuvées; typically aged 14–18 months.

Vineyard Info

Family domaine established 1850 (Laroze), merged with Drouhin in 1919; today 11.5 ha across top Côte de Nuits climats, including a 0.52 ha Chapelle parcel. Run by the Drouhin-Laroze family.