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2010 Joseph Drouhin, Chorey-lès-Beaune, Burgundy

( £15.99 down to £11.99, 13%, Waitrose )

Drouhin is one of my favourite Burgundy négociants, equally adept at producing reds and whites. There may be some 2009 of this wine in the stores (as there is on line) but both recent vintages are superb. This is light, graceful and fragrant with fresh, crunchy acidity, a touch of minerality and balanced, nuanced red fruits’ flavours. Very impressive for a “mere” village wine. 

BuyDrinking window: 2012-15Similar Wines: £10-£20, 91-95, France, Red, Pinot Noir
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