Laforet Wine Review

Maison Joseph Drouhin - Laforet Wines

Joseph Drouhin always had a passion for wine, and in 1880 in Burgandy, he founded the independent company that still bears his name. Today, his great grandchildren, Philippe, Veronique, Laurent and Frederic, run the family-ownrdcompany fromtheir ancestors house.

We sampled the Laforet Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011 produced from 100% Pinot Noir grape. This is a seductive wine with the smells of red fruits - rasberries, red currants, black currants... After that, in the mouth, lovely spicey notes. And a silky, smooth touch. Very nice.

Laforet Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012 produced from 100% Chardonnay grape. This wine is full of life! A bouquet of citrus aromas, and then we find honey and vanilla... In the mouth, its funky, spontatious, striking - really charming. Served best between 53` and 55`F.

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Instagram Contest: the #SummerOfLaforet Instagram contest will take place from 7/1 until 9/30. The contest is SUPER simple: follow @MaisonJosephDrouhin, post “summer-themed” pics, picture with the most like by September 30th earns its poster $5,000! There will also be runner up prizes at the end of July, Aug, and Sept earning the post that has earned the most likes within that month $1,000. For more details visit www.summeroflaforet.com

Happy Hours: Maison Joseph Drouhin will also be hosting a series of casual happy hours, many of which will have live music, in cities across the country. Both wines will be offered for $5 per glass (which is significantly discounted compared to the usual price of between $10-15). The idea is to create a casual environment in which new consumers can discover the wine and learn about the style of the famed region from which it comes (Burgundy).