Fortnum's Bourgogne Rouge, Joseph Drouhin, 75cl

Founded in Beaune in 1880, Joseph Drouhin remains family-owned, based at its historic cellars beneath the town. It was here, during WWII, that Maurice Drouhin escaped Gestapo arrest through the cellar tunnels and was hidden by the nuns of the Hospices de Beaune. Today their vineyard holdings stretch from Chablis to the Côte d’Or, with many Grand and Premier Cru sites, all farmed biodynamically. The house style is defined by elegance, purity and minimal intervention: indigenous yeasts, gentle extraction and restrained oak. This charming Pinot Noir is made with the same care as its more famous Grand Crus cousins.

Tasting Note
An elegant, charming and immediately appealing Red Burgundy that is full raspberry, redcurrant and wild strawberry. It is moreish and refreshing with silken tannins and a lingering elegance.

Food Pairing
Roast duck; pork tenderloin with herbs; lentil and beet salad; baked camembert.