2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age. The 2022 release page additionally describes blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet, spice, silky tannins, fullness and freshness.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age. The 2020 release page also emphasizes concentration, intense ruby colour, expressive red and black fruit and perceptible terroir nuances.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age. The 2019 release page additionally describes ample, silky, charming and delicate wines.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age. The 2018 release page additionally describes the reds as vivid, structured, aromatically expressive and balanced between alcohol and acidity.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–13 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Aux Cras
Soil Clay and limestone
Orientation East/South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; fermented and macerated for 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over; aged 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: ruby red; blackcurrant, blackberry and vanilla; refined tannins and delicate wood on the finish; leather, truffle and spice may develop with age. The 2017 release page additionally describes balance, integrated tannins and concentration, and says the wine was already ready to drink.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
7 Rue d’Enfer, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 68 88
Owner
Drouhin family
Cellarmaster
Véronique Boss-Drouhin