This Rampant Oenophile enjoys many wonderful values from Joseph Drouhin, and often finds wonderful, highly rated wines at budget prices under $35. Little did I know that Joseph Drouhin also produces several luscious white wines at very exclusive prices.
Through the generosity of friends, I enjoyed a remarkable Chardonnay, the 2006 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc. This stellar Chardonnay offers by far the smoothest, most mature, and most luscious experience I’ve yet to encounter. It’s long, full, rich, and silky. Enjoy the bouquet. Breathe deeply and note a heady concoction of lemon, ripe grapefruit, and moss. Sip to discover the citrus and vanilla. Drink more deeply and the Drouhin Chard offers smoky oak and rich honey. Let it breathe slightly to notice roasted nut overtones as the wine opens.
Don’t waste this wine with a cheese course. Enjoy it with fish and grilled white meats, lusty sauces over pasta, and warm Caesar salad for the best pairings.
Not an everyday wine at $80-$100 locally, but a necessary extravagance for those of us who appreciate the old-world style of true Chardonnay.
Through the generosity of friends, I enjoyed a remarkable Chardonnay, the 2006 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc. This stellar Chardonnay offers by far the smoothest, most mature, and most luscious experience I’ve yet to encounter. It’s long, full, rich, and silky. Enjoy the bouquet. Breathe deeply and note a heady concoction of lemon, ripe grapefruit, and moss. Sip to discover the citrus and vanilla. Drink more deeply and the Drouhin Chard offers smoky oak and rich honey. Let it breathe slightly to notice roasted nut overtones as the wine opens.
Don’t waste this wine with a cheese course. Enjoy it with fish and grilled white meats, lusty sauces over pasta, and warm Caesar salad for the best pairings.
Not an everyday wine at $80-$100 locally, but a necessary extravagance for those of us who appreciate the old-world style of true Chardonnay.
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