Philippe Jouan Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020 NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES Only one of every 100

Only one of every 100 barrels is set aside to mature in the highest reaches of Jack’s barrel houses where dramatic temperature changes cause the whiskey to interact more with the handmade

Aspiring to excellence

citrus and a hint of sandalwood

layered wine that was comparatively shy and tightly wound when I tasted it

A barrel sample

Philippe Jouan Clos-Saint-Denis Grand Cru 2020 NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES Only one of every 100The domaine is run by Philippe who has taken over from his father Henri. Henri is a contemporary, friend, and neighbor to Jacky Truchot, and there is a commonality to their wines. With many of the same vineyards sources and approaches in the winery. The Jouan wines could be described as slightly coarser in comparison, which is like comparing silk and satin and calling the satin rough. Philippe has continued the winemaking practices of his father. The