Amazing levity and generosity of fruit; juicy raspberry, cherry, vanilla, violet pastilles and star anise aromas levitate above forest floor undertones. High-toned red fruit is grounded with tealeaf and spice flavours. Seductive, and complete.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 14th, 2018

Fresh, delightful, elegant
Named for the historic Moulin de Vaudon, built in the 18th century, which is the headquarters of Maison Joseph Drouhin, this elevated Chardonnay comes from estate vineyards mainly situated in the Valley of Vauvillien near the Grand Crus. Vines (average 24 years) are grown on kimmeridgian limestone soils and it is aged 7-8 months in stainless steel.
This elegant wine delves into hazelnuts and yellow apples, wet stone, lemon zest and orange blossom aromas. Fresh and slick, on the tongue it offers creamy golden fruit, roasted nuts and citrus peel flavours. A lovely Chablis, balanced and persistent; a delight to drink.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - March 1st, 2021

Luxurious, slick, creamy.
Named for the historic Moulin de Vaudon, built in the 18th century, which is the headquarters of Maison Joseph Drouhin, this luxurious Chardonnay comes from estate vines planted in kimmeridgian limestone soils in the valley of Vauvillien; it was aged in stainless steel for 7-8 months.
It boldly delivers aromas of quince and lemon meringue, marzipan and coriander, yellow apples and fresh mountain stream. A lovely palate is creamy yet exuberant; it has a slick texture and long finish trailing flavours of almond paste and praline.
Outstanding.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 22nd, 2021

Cherry, spice, lean.
There is some progression on the nose here: umami, fine spice, beet greens and dried fruits, sour cherries and red currents, tealeaf and prune. Reflecting the nose the palate has green undertones, along with bitter cherry, tealeaf and peppery spices. Light-to-medium bodied it's somewhat awkward, bitter and lean.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 19th, 2021

Classic, juicy, complexity.
Always a classic example of a well designed Beaune Pinot, the 2017 suggests sweet earthy notes of cherries and red currents, fine spice, leather, dried rose petals savoury undertones. Medium bodied it delves into juicy tangy red berries, tealeaf, leather and spice flavours. The acidity in this vintage is notable, but digging in, it still maintains complexity terroir.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - May 4th, 2021