Joseph Drouhin is a Burgundy wine producer founded in 1880 in Beaune, with significant holdings throughout the Côte d'Or and Chablis regions. The house operates vineyards across prestigious appellations including Chablis, Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet, and Vosne-Romanée, focusing exclusively on Burgundy's two noble grape varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The producer's wines reflect traditional Burgundian winemaking, emphasizing terroir expression over manipulation. Their Chablis holdings, operated under the Drouhin-Vaudon label, produce mineral-driven Chardonnays that showcase the Kimmeridgian soils of this northernmost Burgundy appellation. The Côte d'Or wines demonstrate the classic characteristics of their respective villages, from the rich, honeyed textures of Meursault to the elegant, perfumed Pinot Noirs of Vosne-Romanée.

Joseph Drouhin's current range spans village-level wines through Premier Cru and Grand Cru bottlings. Their portfolio includes sought-after appellations like Chassagne-Montrachet and Pouilly-Fuissé for white wines, alongside red wines from Givry in the Côte Chalonnaise and prestigious Côte de Nuits villages. The house maintains both estate vineyards and long-term contracts with growers, allowing them to offer wines across Burgundy's hierarchy of appellations.

Beaune is a wine appellation located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy, France. The town of Beaune serves as the commercial center of Burgundy wine trade and houses many of the region's most established négociant houses. The appellation encompasses vineyards on the slopes surrounding the historic town, with premier cru sites located on the mid-slopes of the côte.

The appellation's vineyards benefit from the limestone and clay soils typical of the Côte de Beaune, with premier cru sites positioned on well-drained slopes with optimal sun exposure. Pinot Noir dominates the production, planted primarily on the red clay and limestone soils, while Chardonnay is grown in smaller quantities on plots better suited to white wine production. The continental climate with warm summers and cool autumns allows for gradual ripening of both varieties.

Beaune red wines typically display the elegant, medium-bodied character associated with Côte de Beaune Pinot Noir, showing red fruit flavors with earthy undertones and moderate tannins. Premier cru sites like Grèves, Clos du Roi, and Les Avaux each contribute distinct characteristics based on their specific terroir. The small production of white Beaune offers crisp Chardonnay with mineral notes and restrained oak influence, reflecting the appellation's focus on finesse over power.