Maison Joseph Drouhin, Mâcon-Lugny (Burgundy, France) Les Crays 2017

 ($16, Dreyfus, Ashby & Co.):  Véronique Drouhin explained that they have always purchased grapes from a variety of growers who have holdings in Les Crays, but this is the first year they decided to put the name of that lieu-dit (vineyard) on the label.   I suspect the alluring hint of creaminess comes from Drouhin’s decision to ferment and age a small portion of the wine in 500-liters barrels.  Its appealing delicacy and verve is the hallmark Drouhin style.  Don’t miss this well-price white Burgundy.  
88 Michael Apstein Dec 4, 2018