Joseph Drouhin spent years as one of Burgundy's top négociants and now, growing the vast majority of its own fruit, prefers to be thought of as a top domaine — and their Chambolle-Musigny shows why. Chambolle is the village that turns Pinot Noir into perfume and lace, and this 1er Cru bottling, blended from parcels in Noirots, Hauts Doix, Borniques, Plantes and Combottes on east-facing Jurassic limestone, captures that signature delicacy and lift. 2010 was a cold, awkward growing season that gave tiny, concentrated berries and one of the smallest crops in twenty years; the wines came out classic and long, and Drouhin singled out the Côte de Nuits as the highlight of the vintage. Sixteen years on it is drinking beautifully — the fruit is still bright and the tannins have dissolved into the perfume rather than standing apart from it. From a private cellar, ready now, with room to hold if you want it. It's the prettier, more aromatic side of Burgundy.