Joseph Drouhin

The house of Joseph Drouhin is one of the largest wineries in Burgundy. The family owns 80 hectares spread over Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise and Chablis. Over 2/3 of the vineyards have a Premier or Grand Cru classification. With the size of course also comes a corresponding variety, meanwhile one offers 90 different wines. The estate house of Joseph Drouhin is an old water mill from the 18th century. Located near Chablis, it is surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards, the mill wheel turns in the river Serein, which flows past the mill. 

Winery Joseph Drouhin - Wines of the world

The family's history as winemakers began in 1880 when Joseph Drouhin, then just 22 years old,  settled in Beaume and started a wine business. His goal was to produce a wine that bore his name and offered high quality. It was to be his son Maurice who acquired the first vineyards, thus creating the basis for the wines of the house. Robert Drouhin, in turn, expanded the estate to its current size. He took over the company in 1957 and even then introduced the culture raisonnée, which stands for chemical-free cultivation. Thus, he had foreseen the trend for organic viticulture early on, and the family operates this to the highest standard today. Today the house is run by Frédéric, Véronique, Philippe and Laurent, Robert's children. 

Famous lands in Burgundy

The family owns some of the most famous sites in Burgundy. Namely, the following are among them:

• Clos de Mouches
• Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche
• Musigny
• Clos de Vougeot
• Corton-Charlemagne

Most of the mountains are planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two typical Burgundian grape varieties. For some of the regional or village appellations, Drouhin buys grapes from partners in the region. Thus, according to their wines, the family also comes to a terroir diversity counting almost 90 appellations.

In the cellar of the Drouhins

If the headquarters is already historically interesting, the cellars tell volumes of past times. the Drouhins now own 4 buildings, including cellars under the former Burgundian Parliament or one built by the canons of Beaune. 

Drouhin offers wines for everyone, with a high complexity and elegance. They can be found in important restaurants worldwide and are also an ideal companion for cuisine of any origin. Organic farming also reduces the barrier for the environmentally conscious consumer to enjoy the best wines from Burgundy. Let our selection of wines from Joseph Drouhin convince you too!