Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
#PROPERTY: History & Terroir
The history of Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
The history of Domaine Drouhin-Laroze dates back to 1850, when Jean-Baptiste Laroze established a winery in Gevrey-Chambertin. Since then, each generation has helped shape and perpetuate the family winemaking tradition. Today, Caroline and Nicolas Drouhin, descendants of Christine and Philippe, proudly carry the torch for the sixth generation of this lineage committed to viticulture.
Félix Laroze, son of Jean-Baptiste, ensured the continuity of the business, passing on his know-how to his own daughter, Suzanne Laroze. In 1919, a landmark event sealed the fate of the estate: Suzanne's marriage to Alexandre Drouhin, already owner of Chambolle-Musigny. This alliance was much more than a simple family union, it was the catalyst for the fusion of two exceptional winegrowing heritages.
The Terroir of Domaine Drouhin-Laroze
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze embodies an exceptional heritage, with Grand Cru, Premier Cru and Village appellations, testifying to the richness and diversity of its prestigious terroirs.
Successive generations have brilliantly pursued the mission of developing the estate by investing in hillside vineyards. This investment, though risky at the outset, proved to be a wise inspiration.
Thanks to this strategy, Le Domaine, Drouhin-Laroze, now ranks among the most prestigious on the Côte. The combination of the diversity, quality and breadth of its appellations makes it a benchmark in the wine world.
Hillside vineyards, a judicious choice of terroir
Hillside vineyards, planted on slopes or hills, offer an ideal setting for growing vines. This configuration offers advantages such as improved natural drainage, optimal sun exposure and microclimate variation. Rainwater runs off efficiently, avoiding problems associated with stagnation. Grapes benefit from uniform ripening thanks to optimal sun exposure. Although hillside cultivation may require more intensive tillage, winemakers take advantage of these conditions to produce grapes of superior quality, contributing to the prestigious reputation of some hillside vineyards, particularly in renowned wine-growing regions such as Burgundy.
The Domaine Drouhin-Laroze vineyard
The Domaine Drouhin-Laroze vineyard produces around 50,000 bottles a year, carefully divided between different appellations. The majority, 46%, is dedicated to Grand Cru appellations, including such prestigious names as Musigny, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Clos de Vougeot, Bonnes Mares, Latricières Chambertin, and Chapelle Chambertin. Another significant segment, representing 14% of production, is devoted to Premier Cru appellations, including such renowned terroirs as Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Lavaut Saint Jacques, Au Closeau, Craipillot, and Clos Prieur. Finally, the remaining 40% of production is dedicated to Village appellations, testifying to the diversity and breadth of the terroirs worked with passion by the Domaine. This strategic distribution reflects the estate's ongoing commitment to quality and the faithful representation of the unique characteristics of each terroir.
#VINS DU DOMAINE : Appellations et Cuvées
Domaine Drouhin-Larozeappellations in Burgundy
The Domaine Drouhin-Laroze estate is distinguished by the richness of its winegrowing heritage, with magnificent parcels located on prestigious terroirs such as Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Bonnes-Mares, Clos de Vougeot, Latricières-Chambertin and Chapelle-Chambertin. These Grand Cru appellations, emblematic of Burgundy, contribute to the Drouhin-Laroze family's renown in the wine world, offering unique expressions of Burgundy terroir with every vintage.
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Domaine Drouhin-Laroze vintages
From the pinnacle of Côte de Nuits Grands Crus to village appellations, Domaine Drouhin-Laroze and Maison Laroze de Drouhin unveil an exceptional wine list. With no fewer than 26 cuvées from this exceptional vineyard, these wines come from carefully selected Côte de Nuits climats, mainly located in the Marsannay, Fixin and Gevrey areas. This diversity of terroirs offers a rich and varied palette, highlighting the quality and uniqueness of each cuvée offered by these two renowned winegrowing entities.
Chambolle-Musigny
Gevrey-Chambertin En Champs
Gevrey-Chambertin Dix Climats
Morey-Saint-Denis
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos-Prieur
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut-St-Jacques
Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru
Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru
Musigny Grand Cru
Latricières-Chambertin Grand Cru
Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru
What are the differences between Maison Laroze de Drouhin and Domaine Drouhin-Laroze?
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze is a renowned winery, famous for its vineyards in Burgundy, particularly in Gevrey-Chambertin, and its production of exceptional wines, including Grand Cru and Premier Cru appellations. However, Maison Laroze de Drouhin refers to a trading house, created in 2008 under the impetus of Caroline Drouhin, whose aim was to complete and diversify the product offering through the purchase of grapes or must for wine production.
#IN BRIEF: Figures
Region : Burgundy
Surface area : 11 Hectares
Red grape varieties : Pinot Noir
Vine cultivation : Raisonnée