Dedication to the Diversity of Burgundy
With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations.
A Family Heritage
For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Today, the fourth generation is at the helm, animated by the same passion that inspired the founder of the company.
Listening to Nature
Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment.
An ideal of Elegance and Perfection
The style of Joseph Drouhin is an alliance between character, balance and harmony. Wines meant to be drunk young are fresh and subtle; wines meant for keeping acquire with age a luscious complexity.
Sharing with the World
The wines
of Joseph Drouhin are found on the finest tables. Joseph Drouhin is proud to
bring the best of Burgundy to the whole world.
The Domain
With 80
hectares (197.5 acres), the Joseph Drouhin Domaine is one of the largest
estates in the region. It owns vineyards in all of Burgundy: Chablis (38
hectares - 94 acres), Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, (38.5 hectares - 95
acres), Côte Chalonnaise (3,5 hectares - 8.5 acres). It is comprised of a
majority of Premier and Grand Crus, planted with the two Burgundian grape
varietals, pinot noir and chardonnay. The Domaine was put together through the
years, thanks to judicious purchases and agreements between families. Some
vineyards are among the most famous in Burgundy, such as Clos des Mouches,
Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, Musigny, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne,
etc. For some village or regional appellations, Joseph Drouhin complements its
supplies by purchasing grapes from other vineyard owners who have been long
time partners and share the same quest of excellence. Starting with the vintage
2008, the name "Vaudon" will be associated with Joseph Drouhin for
all its Chablis wines as a sign of the firm's allegiance to this historical
terroir. The Moulin de Vaudon, the property of Joseph Drouhin, is an 18th
Century watermill straddling the Serein River, close to the Grand Cru vineyards
of Chablis. Because of its unique location at the heart of their 38 hectare
vineyard estate (94 acres), this historical mill is the headquarters of the
Drouhin Domaine in Chablis.