During the 1960's, at a time when the Chablis vineyards were all but abandoned, Robert Drouhin believed in the potential of this wine region which, a century earlier, had been decimated by the phylloxera disease.
Attracted by the unique qualities of this terroir considered an integral part of Greater Burgundy, and as a tribute to the Joseph Drouhin family, native of this area, Robert Drouhin examined maps, spent time visiting the area, had ...
In the last 40 years, the Drouhin family has acquired and planted excellent parcels of land. The wines produced from the "Propriétés de la Famille Drouhin" come from the following vineyards:
CHABLIS GRAND CRU (3.7 ha - 9.25 acres):
- Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir (1.5 ha - 3.75 acres)
- Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos (1.3 ha - 3.25 acres)
- Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses (0.5 ha - 1.25 acre)
Since the end of the 1980's, under th...
Under the guidance of Jérôme Faure-Brac and Véronique Drouhin, the vinification starts in the Domaine Drouhin Vaudon cuverie, in Chablis.
The grapes are delicately pressed so as to respect the fruit. Juices from the last pressing are discarded.
The fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for the Village. The Grand Crus and part of the Premier Crus will age in oak barrels.
The Domaine does not age in new oak barrels becaus...
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