Apr. 19
I was invited to a big winemaker’s dinner by Josph Drouhin, one of the top wineries in Burgundy, at Hotel Okura Tokyo “Belle Epoque”.
Mr. Philippe Drouhin, who is the 4th generation of the family and the vineyard manager.
He controls all of the estate vineyards about 80ha.
He gave a great success to the winery because he changed all his vineyards to organic in the late 90’s.
After the change, the quality of Dmaine Drouhin has improved tremendously.
I asked him, “Why you go to the vineyards? I think you can stay at the Domaine as a member of owner family.”
He answered, “Because I love the vineyards.”
Great! I admire him a lot!
At first, I was afraid I could communicate with him by my poor English vocabulary.
However, because he was very kind, I could talk about wine anecdotes a lot.
Wine List
Rully Blanc 2016
Pouilly-Vinzelles 2015
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot “Marquis de Laguiche” 2011
Chablis Grand Cru “Vaudesir” 2011
Domaine de Hospices de Belleville Brouilly 2014
Cotes de Beaune Rouge 2014
Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 2013
Oregon Pinot Noir Laurene 2012
Grand Echezeaux 2003
Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouche Rouge1999
I admire that Joseph Drouhin produces very high quality wine not only the top class fine wine but also the standard range wine.
I was very impressed in the great quality of Pouilly-Vinzelles’s fine minerals, Brouilly’s elegance and Cote de Beaune’s tremendous fruits.
Of course, the top range wine were outstanding.
All of them were super-ultra-delicious!
Especially, Clos des Mouche Rouge1999 was unbelievably delicious.
The voluptuous flavor made me go to the heaven.
I can say I live in order to taste such kind wine.
It was a dreamlike dinner tonight.
Thank you so much the invitation of Joseph Drouhin fantastic wine dinner!
