Joseph Drouhin, Beaune 1er Cru Greves 2012

The 2012 Beaune 1er Cru Greves displays earthy and broody aromas on the nose, lacking the same intensity as the Volnay Santenots. While the palate is balanced, it currently exhibits slightly coarse tannins and a somewhat attenuated finish. Veronique Drouhin, the matriarch of Maison Joseph Drouhin, shared insights into the challenges of the 2012 vintage, marked by frost, hail, and storms. Despite the depleted crops, the fruit remained healthy, albeit with small berries due to poor fruit set.