{"product_id":"joseph-drouhin-beaune-1er-cru-greves-2019","title":"Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Greves\t2019","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape Variety :\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"HideRubrique\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSite\u003c\/u\u003e: a famous vineyard, recognized as one of the best Premier Crus of Beaune, Grèves is at mid-slope, at the northern end of the appellation. Joseph Drouhin owns a large parcel on a steep slope dominating the city of Beaune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"HideRubrique\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHistory \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/u\u003e: the name is derived from \"graviers\", small pebbles or gravel found on the soil of the vineyard. The Romans had already recognized the potential of the hillside overlooking Beaune and planted vines there. Some of the vineyards were separated by small walls and paths which are still extant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"HideRubrique\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSoil\u003c\/u\u003e: small rocks mixed with brown earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"HideRubrique\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDrouhin estate\u003c\/u\u003e: 0,81 ha. (2 acres).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"HideRubrique\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eAverage age of the vines\u003c\/u\u003e: 24 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBiological\u003c\/u\u003e cultivation since 1990; biodynamic cultivation a few years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eVine stocks\u003c\/u\u003e: \"sélection massale\" (propagation of new vine stocks from a number of selected vines) done at the Drouhin nursery; also clones of recognized quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSoil maintenance\u003c\/u\u003e: compost of manure and white wood, sometimes guano (seabird manure used as fertilizer). Soil is ploughed either by tractor or by horse to manage spreading of weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eTreatment\u003c\/u\u003e: only authorized products for biological cultivation are used: infusions and macerations of plant materials, sulfur and copper, powdered rock. Natural predators are not eliminated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlantation density\u003c\/u\u003e: from 10,000 to 12,500 stocks\/ha in order to extract all possible nuances from the terroir and limit the production of each vine stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePruning\u003c\/u\u003e: Guyot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eYield\u003c\/u\u003e: we aim to keep our yields low, more in line with the previous regulation, around 20% less than allowed by the current law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHarvesting: by hand, in small open crates in order to preserve the integrity of the fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSorting of the grapes\u003c\/u\u003e: in the vineyard and at the cuverie (winery) if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMaceration\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaceration and fermentation temperatures under total control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJoseph Drouhin seeks total control of the process of extraction; extraction gives colour and substance to a wine but should never be detrimental to its finesse and typical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\"Pigeage\"\u003c\/u\u003e (punching down of the cap during fermentation): once a day until half of fermentation is done; one pumping over (remontage) per day till the end of the fermentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePressing: separation of free run juice from pressed juice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique escamotable\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAgeing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eType\u003c\/u\u003e: in barrels (20% in new oak).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eLength\u003c\/u\u003e: 14 to 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin of the wood\u003c\/u\u003e: French oak forests (Tronçay in particular).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWeathering of the wood\u003c\/u\u003e: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFollow-up\u003c\/u\u003e: barrel by barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFining\u003c\/u\u003e (\"collage\", to clarify the wine): light, after careful tasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThroughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation, barrel by barrel. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Connoisseur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792133570731,"sku":"RA026-19","price":768.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/joseph_drouhin_beaune_1er_cru_greves_1_1.png?v=1789195938","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/joseph-drouhin-beaune-1er-cru-greves-2019","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}