Wine Joseph Drouhin, Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres 2006
Tasting Notes
Wine extraordinarily luminous shade.
Fresh and light wine with a silky texture. Long finish with notes of toasted bread and fruit jam.
The aroma "Meursault Perrieres" palette of different shades: syrup, roasted almonds and dried fruit.
It goes well with seafood.
Interesting Facts
Joseph Drouhin winery was founded in 1880 in Bonn. To date, this is a family business with a long tradition and centuries of history that has passed many stages of development and formation. The main contribution to the company introduced Robert Drouin, who since 1957 has expanded ownership, acquired vineyards in those regions of Italy, where he really has potential. In the acquisition of vineyards always invest more, but the pride of the house wine is the vineyard Clos de Mouches around Beaune. Yields specifically understated by an average of 20% of the permitted by legislation to maintain a high quality of products. Also one of the key points that the company adheres to the end of the 60s, is exclusively biodynamic and biological principles of processing the vineyards, excluding the use of all kinds of pesticides and chemicals. To date, ownership Joseph Drouhin over 75 hectares of vineyards and 90 appellasonov and is considered the largest in the region. Their wine is rightly recognized as a unique, intense, delicate taste which is revealed slowly, passing all the bright colors and the aroma of berries. Joseph Drouhin wine can conquer any critic and journalist.
Wine production Meursault Perrieres Premier Cru, as the whole range of wine at home, takes place under the strict control. The entire crop is harvested by hand in order to preserve the integrity of the berries. Vinification takes place within 9-12 months at a constant temperature control in French oak barrels, 40% of which - new. Recommended term wine aging from 8 to 25 years.