Joseph Drouhin Beaune Greves 1er Cru 2016 (750ML)

92 BH / 92 JM

Tasting note: Here the nose plays on the edge of reduction and while it doesn't completely mask the floral-scented nose of dark berries and earth, it does render it less expressive. The rich and notably denser medium-bodied flavors also flash a lovely minerality that adds a sense of lift to the much firmer, even robust finish that is presently somewhat youthfully austere. Patience required but this should ultimately be excellent.—Outstanding. Allen Meadows, Burghound

Plump purple colour, fresh but ungiving fruit, tight concentrated backward, high acidity, firm tannins, plus the mineral notes associated with Grèves. There is enough fruit to cover the structure though. We will need to wait for this. Tasted: October 2017—Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy