Drouhin Makes You Tall ! Laforet Bourgogne Blanc 2007

Drouhin Makes You Tall !

For the last 130 years Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family.Founded in 1880, today the fourth generation is at the helm.I caught up with the very charming and very tall (!)Christophe Thomas ,Sales Director, when he was in Dublin a few weeks ago.
Drouhin have taken a Biodynamic farming approach for the last 23  years. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and they show the utmost respect for the soil, vine and environment.
The family own 73 hectares, one of the largest holdings in the region with vineyards throughout  Burgundy which are of course planted with the two Burgundian grapes.Pinot Noir for reds and Chardonnay for whites.With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offer a great array of Burgundy coming from different  terroirs, (meaning soil in french)
I find with Burgundy that there is huge vintage variation , because the weather is so variable ,so I have decided to start with  their entry level white which is a very good example of where to start....Laforet Bourgogne Blanc 2007 is a lovely fresh wine made to be drank young , it has seen only 10% new oak with a nose of peaches, melon and nice flinty minerality coming through on the palate. It is well balanced and at  under  €15 I think a good example of a white Burgundy. Paired with any chicken or fish dish, Delicious!.....
Enjoy,

Julie
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