Joseph Drouhin Beaune Premier Cru Rouge, Cote de Beaune, France 2008

Description

The 2008 from Maison Joseph Drouhin in Beaune shows the clarity and restraint of a classical Burgundy year. Now mature, it carries a garnet core with light brick at the rim.

Aromas lean toward dried cherry, rose petal, forest floor, and a touch of tea leaf. The palate is medium in body, finely etched by bright acidity and resolved tannin. Red fruit has softened into savory nuance, with earth and mineral tones taking the lead. The finish is graceful, lifted, and quietly persistent.