Dreyfus, Ashby & Co. is a national importer and marketer
of a carefully chosen portfolio of fine wines and spirits. Headquartered
in New York City, Dreyfus, Ashby markets its products in all
fifty states through a network of wholesale customers.
The Company supports these wholesalers with a team of 24 Dreyfus,
Ashby sales specialists located in 17 major markets across the
country. Dreyfus, Ashby has been a wine importer for more then
60 years...
The Company represents primarily quality-oriented family wine
producers as exemplified by its owners, Maison Joseph Drouhin
and Miguel Torres.
The more you know about wine the closer you get to Burgundy
The more you know about Burgundy the closer you get to Drouhin
-
Laurent Drouhin
Miguel Torres Jr. was Featured
on
The Wine Spectator Website recently...
Veronique
Drouhin was Featured on
The Wine Spectator Website recently...
100 POINTS!
Joseph Drouhin, Montrachet
Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru 2004
($540, Dreyfus Ashby)
This parcel of Le Montrachet is managed and vinified
by the house of Joseph Drouhin. It would be safe to
say it's the brightest star in Drouhin's impressive
portfolio, and one of the greatest white wines in
the world. The '04 vintage was exceptional for whites
in the Cotes de Beaune, and the proof is in the bottle.
This grand cru is tight and muscular at this stage,
exhibiting remarkable depth and complexity (exhibiting
nuances of honey, almond, anise, brioche, pear and
exotic spices) with powerful backbone. It's a wine
for the ages, and should be cellared as if it were
a red wine. Don't even think about going near it for
another 10 years or more. The suggested retail is
a whopping price to pay, but I have found this wine
on the internet (you might Google Joseph Drouhin Montrachet)
for less tha $400.
100 Points! - Robert Whitley Dec 4, 2007
The Dreyfus, Ashby &
Co. Portfolio
BORDEAUX
Château Pétrus
Pomerol To wine connoisseurs, no other
word evokes feelings of awe and wonderment: an iconic
wine known by many, tasted by few. Despite vain efforts
by new kids on the block; the Californian cult cabernets
and some of the garagistes that
equate scarcity with quality; it remains the vinous
Holy Grail. - Neal Martin
BORDEAUX Château Latour
à Pomerol On the Pomerol plateau, the
vines are planted on the gravel terroir of a sunny
hilltop and on the clay land around the chateau. Merlot
is the predominant variety with 80%. Jean-Pierre Moueix
is the tenant wine-grower and Jean-Claude Berrouet
the oenologist, hence the certain similarity with
Petrus.
BORDEAUX Château Plince
Pomerol Château Plince forms part
of the properties of Pomerol where modernity melds
with tradition. This chateau, in the family since
more than one century, keeps its authenticity while
benefitting from technical progress, while constantly
striving for quality.Château Plince is known
and recognized today by amateurs and professionals
as the wine from Pomerol of great quality.
BORDEAUX Château Siaurac
Lalande-de-Pomerol “These wines really are
superbly fine and elegant. They mirror perfectly the
subtlety of their terroirs. One has to mention that
the wine-maker, Yannick Reyrel, has worked alongside
Jean-Claude Berrouet, the man behind Petrus. He has
a fabulous ability to step back and let the wine take
the limelight, whilst ensuring rigorous attention
to detail in all the work done in the vineyard.”
- L’AMATEUR DE BORDEAUX, March 2005.
Pascal Delbeck has been in charge
of the property for more than 20 years now. Pascal
has made a name for himself as the staunch standard
bearer for quality and tradition. Belair's incomparable
soil and long history are telltale signs that this
is indeed a great Bordeaux wine château.
Canon-Fronsac Situated in the community of Saint
Michel de Fronsac, in the appellation ‘Canon
Fronsac’. This family estate has been run by
successive generations of the same family since 1769
& today it is Patrick de Cournuaud who runs the
property.
The Dopff & Irion collection
covers the whole range of Alsatian wines, from the
delightful varietals such as Riesling or Gewurztraminer
to the Estate Wines with its Grand Crus, and of course
the famous Vendanges Tardives and Selections de Grains
Nobles. Located in Riquewihr, Dopff & Irion is
a leading Alsace producer.
ALSACE
Château de Riquewihr
Riquewihr René Dopff,
the co-founder of Dopff & Irion, has given old
French names to each wine which is an exclusivity
to Dopff & Irion. It gives the opportunity to
the sales person to give the buyer further information
and credibility to hiscomments.
Riesling Les Murailles
: Tokay Pinot Gris Les Maquisards and Gewurztraminer
Les Sorcières
ALSACE G.E. Massenez
Eaux-de-Vie Born in a family
of distillers from father to son, G.E. Massenez with
his exceptionnal savoir-faire continues with success
the traditional art of distilling eaux de vie (fruit
brandies) which is still particularly alive in the
Villé region on Alsace (France).
MUMBAI Sula Vineyards Since the launch
of our first wines in 2000, we’ve quickly gained
the reputation of being India’s leading producer
of premium New World-style wines. At Sula, we’re
committed to placing India firmly on the global wine
map as we continue to produce wines of outstanding
quality and superb value
BURGUNDY
Maison
Joseph Drouhin Today, the Drouhin firm markets
the whole gamut of Burgundy Appellations (more than
a hundred different red and white wines), from Laforet
& Vero Bourgogne, a high-quality regional wines,
to the rare and much coveted Montrachet Marquis de
Laguiche, often referred to as the best dry white
wine in the world.
BURGUNDY
Domaine Comte
Georges de Vogüé Domaine Comte de Vogüé
can trace its history back to 1450 and is the greatest
estate in Chambolle Musigny. The domaine owns a staggering
7.25 hectares of the fabled Le Musigny vineyard which
constitutes 80% of the whole site. In addition, it
has 2.75 hectares of Bonnes-Mares and 1.8 hectares
of Premier Cru Chambolle-Musigny.
LOIRE
VALLEY Domaine De
L'Hyverniere
Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine A very large Loire Valley
firm with extensive vineyard holdings in the Muscadet
Region, Sautejeau has made available to Dreyfus Ashby
one of their finest estates, the Domaine
de l'Hyvernière. This wine is a favorite among
seafood restaurateurs and enjoys an excellent following
across the country.
LOIRE
VALLEY Domaine Gaultier
Vouvray Discover in Touraine, the "Domaine
du clos des Aumones"of Philippe Gaultier, wine
grower. All High-class wines of Vouvray...
KOBE Hakutsuru Sake Hakutsuru, since the inauguration
of the company in 1743 (the 3rd year of Kanpo), has
come to establish its present "sake" brewing
techniques by maintaining the tradition of "sake"
making while at the same time collecting information
on the latest developments in new techniques. By moving
forward, we have continued to always maintain the
"heart and techniques" of our traditional
"sake" making.
KOBE Hakutsuru
Plum Wine Using selected Japanese Plum,
"Ume", Hakutsuru Plum Wine has been brewed
with highly developed fermentation skills and technique.
It is characterized by its refreshing semi-sweet,
sour taste and well-matured aroma from plum fruit.
MARLBOROUGH Giesen
Estate The Giesen Wine Estate
is a family affair. The three brothers, Theo,
Alex and Marcel run the winery that has grown into
an export oriented business. Established in 1981,
the Estate comprises some 75 acres at Burnham, just
south of Christchurch. In Marlborough 360 acres are
now in production.
TOKAJ Dobogo Winery The production of aszú
wines, once earning a deserved reputation for the
entire Tokaj region, has again come to the attention
of the world’s wine connoisseurs. Descendants
of the once prominent and successful historic families
have reacquired vineyards and cellars, and built modern
wine processing plants. This is the case with Dobogó
Winery as well. As a token of old friendship, the
winery was established by two famous families, the
Zwacks and de Gelseys. The youngest members of each
family, Isabella Zwack and Annabel de Gelsey, are
registered as the owners of the winery.
WILLAMETTE
VALLEY
OREGON
Domaine Drouhin
Oregon Domaine Drouhin is home to 90
acres of hillside vineyards in the heart of Oregon’s
Red Hills, producing stunning Pinot noirs and Chardonnays
that are noted internationally for their pure expression
of fruit, superior balance, silky texture, and classical
elegance.
Cloudline Cellars represents a first for us at Dreyfus,
Ashby & Co.: our own wine. Given our love for
Pinot Noir and our long history developing Domaine
Drouhin Oregon and other fine wines, it’s probably
not surprising that we would choose Oregon’s
Willamette Valley as the home for this exciting project.
WASHINGTON
STATE Novelty Hill is a small independant winery
crafting limited quantities of elegant wines from
Washington State’s finest vineyards. Committed
to delivering consistent, high quality wines through
careful nurturing from vine to bottle, we are dedicated
toinnovative clonal
selection, sound viticultural practices and gentle,
artisan winemaking to produce wines of uncompromising
character.
PAARL Nederburg
Winery Nederburg is South Africa’s
biggest wine brand and has earned more international
and domestic awards than any other winery in the country
and is based in the historic town of Paarl
GROOT DRAKENSTEIN Plaisir
de Merle Plaisir de Merle is Distell's
boutique winery, a showcase estate associated with
wines of unsurpassed quality. The brand is situated
at the top end of the high price wine category and
is aimed at consumers with a discerning taste for
quality wines.
STELLENBOSCH Zonnebloem Zonnebloem is one of South Africa's
best-known and biggest selling brands, offering outstanding
value for money. It represents a lifestyle which encompasses
an appreciation of the finer things in life.
WESTERN CAPE Blouberg Blouberg is a wine with a
difference - in both taste and personality. Blouberg
is a friendly, exuberant wine. It has warmth, charm,
a "cheeky" personality and a continental
image. The blend appeals to both occasional and knowledgeable
drinkers. The brand suits a fun-loving, outgoing lifestyle.
VALAIS Robert
Gilliard Proprietors of a vineyard
of almost 40 ha at the heart of the prestigious Sion
appellation, Robert Gilliard symbolizes the family
tradition and - through its crus - provides a true
taste of the soil of the Valais.
VAUD Henri
Badoux Grown on the
chequered patchwork of
the Vaud terrain,
our range of white
wines are impressive
in their diversity
VAUD J.
& P. TESTUZ SA We are in the heart of the
appellation Dézaley, that produce the greatest
white wine with its husk and its delicate flavour.
But beyond this appellation, our estate is represented
with his 60 hectares all over the wine-growing district
of Vaud : La Côte, Lavaux, Chablais and Nord
Vaudois.
NEUCHATEL Chateau
D'Auvernier The most well-known of the
whites are the lively Neuchâtel wines from Chasselas
grapes, but the region also has its elegant specialities
and a few sparkling wines, as well as some award-winning
Chardonnays."
DO PENEDES Miguel Torres Fine Wines from the
Best Regions of Spain... The Torres family
surname has been linked with wine for more than three
centuries, during which time our ancestors have worked
vineyards in Penedès, a land with a millenarian
tradition of wine. Our family has been dedicated to
working the land, passing on their commitment from
generation to generation.
DO CATALUNYA Nerola Winery The Mas Nerola vineyard is situated
in Conca del Barberà, within Middle Penedès.
The 78 hectares, situated at 480 metres above sea
level produce: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Parellada,
Garnacha Tinta, Syrah
RIBERA DEL DUERO Celeste The ‘Ribera del Duero’
DO (Apellation of Origin) is one of the most prestigious
in Spain. A great deal of its fame being due to the
quality of the area’s grapes
DO CATALUNYA San Valentin Traditional Wines
from Catalunya
CURICO Miguel
Torres Chile is a viticultural paradise.
Torres recognised this before any other European company
dared compete or invest in Chile. Today, more than
two decades after its first discoveries, Torres produces
some of its best and most prized wines in Chile.
RIO CLARA Santa
Digna In 1979 we acquired the
Maquehua estate in the
Curicó Valley. This plot of
land is 90 hectares of
stony soils
CHILE TRADITIONAL San
Medin San Medín, a wine whose
name honours the patron saint of farmers, represents
the fusion of two cultures separated by sea and by
time. Spanish culture marked by faith, and Mapuche
culture defender of its cults and traditions, depicted
on the ancient Mapuche calendar whose cardinal points
signal: air, water, fire and Earth.
CHILE ORGANIC Tormenta En Viña Miguel Torres venimos
desde antiguo practicando una agricultura respetuosa
con el medio ambiente, siguiendo los sabios métodos
de nuestros antepasados, evitando todo uso de insecticidas,
herbicidas y fungicidas.
VERONA Tedeschi
Winery For five generations
the Tedeschi
family has been active in the field of
wine growing and production in the Valpolicella area.
ALTO ADIGE Girlan
/ Filadonna "This historic winery has
rapidly carved itself a fundamental niche amongst
the best producers in the region".
- Gambero Rosso
LA MORRA Renato
Ratti Barolo The respectful yet innovative
winemaking philosophy of Renato Ratti lives on today,
thanks to the passion and commitment of his son Pietro
Ratti
Veneto Bortolomiol
Bortolomiol S.p.A. is an Estate that produces principally
Prosecco DOC. The family, which originates from Valdobbiadene,
has behind them 2 centuries of wine producing experience
that first started with the vines of their ancestor
Bartolomeo. Founded in 1949 by Giuliano Bortolomiol,
currently remains under the direction of the founders
with the wife and daughters employed in diverse roles.
In the center of the world’s
premier location for Malbec - Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza,
Argentina, we have built a state-of-the-art gravity-flow
winery surrounded by 80-year old vines.
Our objective is nothing less
than to produce the best Malbec in Argentina - which
is to say the best in the world. No expense has been
spared, from the latest vineyard management to the
stainless steel equipment and the new French oak barrels
in the underground cellars.
