Be sure to mark your calendars for Monday night,
January 23rd at The Vineyard Wine Bar.
As we are pleased to announce a very special appearance by Laurent Drouhin of the world famous French Burgundy firm: “Maison Joseph Drouhin”.
The name Maison Joseph Drouhin is one of the most respected names in all of Burgundy, and the wines are sought after world-wide by collectors of fine French Burgundy. Their top white Burgundy, “Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche” is often referred to as the best dry white wine in the world.
Laurent will be here to talk about the company founded by his great grandfather, lead us through a tasting of some of the great red and white Burgundies of Maison Joseph Drouhin, autograph bottles, and even have a photo taken.
Be sure to come and meet Laurent on Monday night, January 23rd between 7:00 and 8:30 Pm.
This is a “Flow Tasting”, meaning that you can arrive anytime between 7:00 Pm and 8:30 Pm
HISTORY:
Joseph Drouhin always had a passion for wine, and in 1880 in Burgundy, France, he founded the independent company that still bears his name. Today, his great grandchildren, Philippe, Véronique, Laurent and Frédéric, run the family-owned company from their ancestors house. Day after day, they strive for harmony, the hallmark of Joseph Drouhin wines.
BELIEFS:
The philosophy of the Drouhin firm is best defined as respect of the soil, of the vine and of heritage.
• Respect of the soil. Maison Joseph Drouhin still plows, uses natural compost.
• Respect of the environment. Only the most natural weapons are used against insects and diseases. Bacteria and predators have replaced chemical products for years.
• Respect of genetic heritage. Maison Joseph Drouhin produces their own grafts when planting new vineyards or replacing old stocks. The selection comes from the best and oldest vines in order to conserve and transmit the genetic characters of the finest Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Since 1880 Maison Joseph Drouhin has built a reputation for wines that primarily reflect their individual terroir and vintage. Faithfully preserving individuality of each appellation, the Drouhin firm constantly strives for wines of breed, finesse and elegance.
We are honored to have Laurent with us Monday night, January 23rd. Please come out and meet him.
