History: Founded by Joseph Drouhin in Beaune in 1880, the business expanded significantly under his son Maurice and grandson Robert Drouhin, who built up the estate and ventured into Oregon in the 1980s. Location: Based in Beaune, Burgundy, with extensive vineyard holdings (around 80 hectares) in Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, plus Domaine Drouhin in Oregon. Family Legacy: Still run by the fourth generation (Frédéric, Philippe, Véronique, Laurent), maintaining a strong family commitment to quality and terroir. Winemaking Philosophy: Early adoption of organic (ECOCERT certified) and biodynamic farming, respecting the land and nature. Reputation: A major négociant and important estate, known for prestigious wines like Clos des Mouches, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze, and Musigny. Oregon Connection: Domaine Drouhin, established in Oregon's Willamette Valley, is also run by the family, focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Burgundy is a region in east-central France known for its wine, including namesake Pinot Noirs, Chablis and Beaujolais. The area is crisscrossed by a network of navigable canals and studded with grand châteaux, some of which, are now luxury hotels. The capital, Dijon, of mustard fame, is home to the imposing Palace of the Dukes, where the distinguished Musée des Beaux-Arts was established in 1787.