For those of you who love traditional red Burgundy, this is a do not miss offer.
Fact is, 2001 has given us some of our favorite values out there, sandwiched quietly as it is between the monster vintages of 1999 and 2002. Still, have no doubt: Drouhin made some serious 2001s and this bottle could even use a bit more cellar time - 1-3 years should bring it in to just stunning form.
While more severe selections were necessary in 2001 to keep the wines pure and to give them the concentrations they needed to make old bones, Gevrey was likely the Côte d'Or's strongest village, largely avoiding the hail that plagued some of the communes farther south. Under the trusted hand of winemaker Laurence Jobard, selections were very strict. Frankly, they have to be. Because Drouhin uses so little new oak, there is no chance for them to cover up the flaws in fruit with lavish wood, the toasted notes that blanket so many lesser wines.
As Robert Drouhin has famously said: "We are not carpenters. We make our wines with grapes, not wood!"
Maison Joseph Drouhin is one of Burgundy's biggest names. But it is also, as Clive Coates has written, "one of Burgundy's most intelligent wine dynasties." Their style over the last few decades has remained steadfast, ignoring the whims of fashion. This has kept Drouhin largely out of the glare of the spotlight, which today means the wines can still be had at very fair prices.
Today, we focus not only on the incredible quality, the purity of the great 2001 Chambertin - but also the exceptional value. Grand Cru red Burgundy just now coming into prime drinking form at just a few notches over the $100 mark. Quantities are very limited so all orders subject to confirmation. To order, email us at offers@crushwineco.com or call the store at (212) 980-9463.
Ian McFadden
Director of Fine & Rare Wine
Crush Wine & Spirits
2001 Joseph Drouhin Chambertin
Special Email Price: $119.99
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Tanzer: "Medium red. Bright, sweet aromas of raspberry and minerals. Dense, supple and concentrated, with vibrant flavors of raspberry and spice. This has terrific tangy fruit and lovely backbone. Finishes with very suave but fine tannins and excellent persistence."
2001 Drouhin arrives Spring 2010
Net / No Further Discount