Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Joseph Drouhin |
Label Name: | Clos Saint Denis Grand Cru |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Morey-Saint-Denis, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 3 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16°C |
Awards/Ratings
2019 vintage widely praised (Wine Advocate vintage reports). Clos Saint-Denis 2019 releases from top producers earned high scores (example: Domaine Dujac Clos Saint-Denis 2019 — 97 RP / 97 Decanter). Vivino lists Maison Joseph Drouhin Clos Saint-Denis user rating ≈4. 4/5
Tasting Note
Deep ruby; aromas of ripe cherry, spice, cigar and exotic wood; with age develops gamey notes. Velvety texture with balanced acidity and refined tannins; long candied-fruit finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, beef tenderloin, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, aged hard cheeses. Asian: wagyu or grilled beef, Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon, shiitake and soy-braised mushroom dishes.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; 20–50% whole-cluster (vintage dependent), 2–3 weeks fermentation in small open vats using indigenous yeasts; vertical press; aged 16–20 months in French oak (≈30% new).
Vineyard Info
Maison Joseph Drouhin — family-owned Burgundy house since 1880; established négociant and domaine producing terroir-driven Pinot Noir Grand Crus.