The Wines of Chablis » Joseph Drouhin

More 2006 Chablis from Drouhin

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 23:34:00 +0000

“At Domaine Joseph Drouhin, picking was not as spread out in time: it took place in 15 days only as opposed to three weeks normally. At the Drouhin Domaine in Chablis, we started harvesting before the date of the ban (fixed for September 23rd) and, what’s even more unusual, before the whites of Côte d’Or! The grapes were excellent but beginning to get too concentrated in maturity. Hence the decision to pick right away in order to preserve and emphasize the fruit and freshness expected of Chablis.”

“Whites:Quality is very good throughout, from Mâcon to Chablis. The balance between alcohol and acidity is satisfactory. Lurking in the background is a whole gamut of pretty aromas, slightly less intense than 2005. This shows good promise!”

Joseph Drouhin: Chablis Harvest Begins

Alan Uchrinscko — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 03:09:00 +0000

July has been extremely hot, August cool and rainy, and we thought both months would compensate to allow us to harvest around September 23rd. Actually, the humidity contained in the soil combined with the nice weather we enjoyed early September, favoured the maturity.We will begin harvesting next week, probably on Wednesday 20th. In Chablis, the ripening process has been fairly quick and we have already started picking in some early vineyards of low charge. To our knowledge, it is the first time that harvesting in our Chablis vineyards begins before in Côte d’Or. The main start will be on September 18th.

Joseph Drouhin 2003 Chablis Premier Cru

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 09:14:25 +0000

Spicy and expressive nose, chalky palate. Focused, concentrated and long. **

Joseph Drouhin 2003 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 09:07:28 +0000

Green and yellow pears, good texture. Mineral palate with nice balance and length. **