Bourgogne Pinot Noir 'Laforèt' Joseph Drouhin 2023
Pinot Noir “Laforêt” is an expressive, immediate, harmonic and delicate Bourgogne Rouge, produced from grapes harvested in Côte de Nuits and in Maconnais. It expresses itself with grace and elegance, with perfumes of small red fruits and cherries. On the palate it is round, fresh, fruity and with fine and lively tannins on the finish
The Bourgogne Pinot Noir “Laforèt” Joseph Drouhin is an elegant red wine with good aromatic intensity, produced by one of the important names in Burgundy. It is a version of Pinot Noir young and fragrant, vinified partly in steel and partly in wood, focusing mainly on smoothness and drinkability. It is appreciated for its fruity, direct, and immediate sip, for its lightness and harmony, making it particularly versatile in food pairings. It is a perfect label for those who want to approach the world of Burgundy Pinot Noir to begin to understand its general characteristics.
The Pinot Noir “Laforêt” is a Bourgogne Rouge produced with a selection of grapes from various vineyards of Côte de Nuits and from Macônnais. The Domaine Joseph Drouhin manages 78 hectares in various areas of Burgundy, with numerous parcels located in prestigious terroirs and famous Premier and Grand Cru: Chablis, Gevrey Chambertin, Volnay, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Clos de Vougeot, Corton-Charlemagne, Chassagne-Montrachet. A true pioneer in land preservation, since the 1950s it has begun to limit the use of pesticides and synthetic preparations, later converting to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture. Today it represents one of the reference producers for the region, with a very rich range of wines, able to satisfy the most refined palates and the greatest connoisseurs and enthusiasts of Burgundy.
The “Laforêt” Joseph Drouhin is an expressive and easy wine, born from a gentle pressing of the grapes and a subsequent fermentation in steel tanks using indigenous yeasts and skin maceration lasting 3 weeks. Before being bottled, the wine matures for 7/8 months in steel tanks and in small part in oak barrels. In the glass, it presents a bright ruby red color. The bouquet is delicate and fragrant with aromas of small red berries, cherries, hints of spices, and slight underbrush notes. The sip is dynamic and agile, with a juicy mid-palate and fine tannins. The finish is fresh and harmonious.