Joseph Drouhin, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, 2020 Grower Champagne and filtered NYC tap water

and filtered NYC tap water

it’s slow-cooked and fermented with a proprietary yeast (developed by the founders)

raised mostly in stainless steel with roughly 10% in oak

this is an ideal gin for G&Ts or a gimlet

There’s both richness and restraint here—no excess

Joseph Drouhin, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, 2020 Grower Champagne and filtered NYC tap waterJoseph Drouhin, one of Burgundys leading domaines, farms organically and biodynamically across the Cte dOr. Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru comes from old Pinot Noir vines on limestone clay soils in Gevrey Chambertin. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts and aging in French oak, mostly used, highlight finesse and terroir purity. As a grand cru, it delivers depth, elegance, and longevity, representing the pinnacle of Drouhins red portfolio. A fine match