Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 Shiraz We felt a wine coming

We felt a wine coming from the Paderewski Vineyard had to include the original varieties that made it famous

powdery tannins with a long finish

The cool sites produce remarkably elegant Sangiovese

No tractor on Earth can plow these vineyards – everything has to be painstakingly done by hand

a mouth-watering quality to the stone and citrus fruit that gives it so much energy

Joseph Drouhin Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France 2020 Shiraz We felt a wine comingClos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2020 is a classic expression of one of Burgundys most historic Grand Cru vineyards, crafted from Pinot Noir grown on a complex mosaic of clay and limestone soils between Vosne Romane and Chambolle Musigny. Vinified with native yeasts, partial whole cluster, and aged 1620 months in French oak (about 30% new), it balances structure with elegance. The 2020 vintage shows impressive concentration, with layered notes of raspberry,