In 1880 Joseph Drouhin founded the eponymous wine merchant, but it was his son, Maurice, who after the First World War, started to buy some of the good parcels around Beaune, including the famous Clos des Mouches. Maurice's nephew, Robert, continued his uncle's good work and expanded the domain in to certain prestigious terrroirs, such as Musigny, Griotte-Chambertin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, Bonnes Mares, Grands Échézeaux, etc. A pioneer in vinification methods, he was one of the first winemakers in Burgundy to move towards sustainable farming principles: limited fertilisers and treatments, yield management, etc. The Joseph Drouhin house has been managed by Robert Drouhin's four children since 2003. This famous house in Beaune is internationally renowned and consists of 72 hectares of vineyard, divided in to 26 ha of red and 46 ha of white. It spreads from north to south between Chablis (38 hectares), Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune (30 hectares). In 1987 the Domaine also acquired vines in Orégon.

The Pinot Noir vines, nestling in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, are planted on limestone and stone soils, producing powerful, expressive wines. The estate sources high-quality grapes from winegrowing partners who comply with strict specifications. The grapes are entirely hand-picked at peak ripeness using openwork crates. Following a thorough sorting process, the fruit is vinified with a minority of whole bunches. The grapes undergo fermentation triggered by native yeasts and maceration for two to three weeks, punctuated by regular punching down of the cap and pumping over. The cuvée is then aged in oak casks, with 25% new wood, before being bottled.
The elegant garnet-red colour reveals a rich nose of red berries combined with subtle hints of truffle and liquorice. The powerful and complex palate reveals elegant tannins leading to a fragrant, slightly spicy finish.