Joseph Drouhin : Charmes-Chambertin Grand cru 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Notes for Charmes-Chambertin 2022 Joseph Drouhin

Tasting Notes

Color
The color reveals a ruby hue that is both intense and luminous.

Nose
Of great complexity, the bouquet opens with aromas of cherry, blackberry, blueberry and blackcurrant, enhanced by floral notes of peony and violet. Subtle woody, spicy and sometimes musky touches enrich this olfactory palette.

Palate
Full-bodied and generous, the palate offers remarkable harmony, supported by noble, silky and perfectly integrated tannins. A lovely acidity brings energy and freshness to the whole, leading to a persistent and delicious finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs wonderfully with flavorful meats such as game (venison, wild boar, pheasant), roasted or braised beef, and poultry such as duck or squab. It is also an ideal accompaniment to mushroom-based dishes or soft cheeses such as brie and camembert.

Service and storage

To fully appreciate the Charmes-Chambertin 2022, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature of around 61°F. This wine, built for aging, will reveal its full potential after around fifteen years and can continue to evolve in the cellar until approximately 2052.

Other characteristics

This wine has an alcohol content of 13.5%.

The elegance and structure of a wine from the Charmes-Chambertin appellation

The estate

Founded in 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin has established itself as an essential reference in Burgundy. This family estate, a pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, now oversees a vast vineyard of 100 hectares spread across some of the region's finest terroirs. Currently led by the fourth generation, with Frédéric Drouhin as chairman of the executive board, alongside his siblings Philippe, Véronique and Laurent, the estate continues an ancestral savoir-faire. Their philosophy aims to express the purest authenticity of each Climat through wines of great elegance.

The vineyard

Charmes-Chambertin is a renowned vineyard located in the commune of Gevrey-Chambertin, in the Côte de Nuits. The vines benefit from an ideal east-facing exposure, on a slope offering perfect drainage. The terroir consists of a thin layer of soil combining clay, limestone and iron-rich minerals, resting on a bedrock of fractured rock. This distinctive geology, scattered with large pebbles, allows the roots to anchor deeply. The estate practices biodynamic viticulture here with a high planting density to enhance the expression of this terroir.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by particularly hot and dry weather conditions. After a mild winter and a scorching summer that encouraged early budbreak, the vines experienced water stress in early August. Fortunately, saving rains in mid-August helped revive the vegetative cycle. The two dry and windy weeks preceding the harvest ensured a perfect sanitary condition of the berries.

Winemaking and Aging

To produce this Charmes-Chambertin 2022, the grapes are hand-harvested and rigorously sorted. The winemaking process incorporates 20 to 50% whole bunches. Fermentation, triggered by indigenous yeasts, and maceration take place over two to three weeks in small open vats, punctuated by traditional punching down and pumping over. After gentle vertical pressing, the wine is aged for sixteen to twenty months in French oak barrels, 30% of which are new, to refine its structure while respecting the identity of the terroir.

Grape Variety

100% Pinot Noir