Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares Vintage:2016 Merlot is the pre-dominant grape

Merlot is the pre-dominant grape variety with a small amount of Cabernet Franc and the vines are about 50 years old on average

improving vineyards

developing further suppleness and a smooth texture

savory profile with notes of cedar

The winery is particularly notable for its relatively late adoption of bottling wines at the estate

Joseph Drouhin Bonnes Mares Vintage:2016 Merlot is the pre-dominant grapePRE ORDER About Winery Founded in 1880 in Beaune by 22 year old Joseph Drouhin, this prestigious Burgundy house began as a ngociant before evolving into a major producer with extensive vineyard holdings. Known for a focus on terroir and organic biodynamic farming, the family run winery expanded significantly under Maurice and Robert Drouhin, including establishing a 50 hectare estate in Oregon in 1987.