2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 12 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Chalky soil with a large proportion of iron oxide, Giving it a reddish colour and contributing structure to the wine.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Are Separated According To Tasting.
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are sourced from partner growers under rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Fermentation and maceration last 2 to 3 weeks in small open vats, with punching down and pumping over. After vertical pressing and tasting-based separation of press fractions, the wine matures for 12 to 16 months in oak barrels, 20% new, made from French high-forest oak.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes intense red colour, a powerful candied-fruit nose developing spicy and musky aromas, a structured palate and a long candied-fruit finish. The producer characterizes the 2021 reds as harmonious, elegant, fruity and fresh, with lower alcohol concentration than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 12 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Chalky soil with a large proportion of iron oxide, Giving it a reddish colour and contributing structure to the wine.
Vineyard Yield 46 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Are Separated According To Tasting.
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details The producer reports purchased grapes and musts, hand harvest in open-work crates, sorting if necessary, total destemming, and 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punching down and pumping over. It specifies vertical pressing, tasting-based separation of press fractions and 12 to 16 months in oak barrels, 20% new. The importer’s exact 2020 sheet additionally specifies 10,000 vines/ha, Guyot pruning, temperature-controlled vinification, daily punching down until halfway through fermentation and daily pumping over thereafter. Genuine source differences are retained: the importer describes purchased grapes and wines rather than grapes and musts, and gives 14 to 18 months of barrel maturation rather than the producer page’s 12 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes intense red colour, powerful candied fruit developing spicy and musky aromas, a structured palate and a long candied-fruit finish. The 2020 vintage is described as concentrated, intensely ruby, complex and expressive of red and black fruits, with perceptible terroir nuances.
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 12 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Region Aloxe-Corton
Soil Chalky soil with a large proportion of iron oxide, Giving it a reddish colour and contributing structure to the wine.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Are Separated According To Tasting.
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak from high forests
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are sourced from partner growers under rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Fermentation and maceration last 2 to 3 weeks in small open vats, with punching down and pumping over. After vertical pressing and tasting-based separation of press fractions, the wine matures for 12 to 16 months in oak barrels, 20% new, made from French high-forest oak.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes intense red colour, powerful candied fruit developing spicy and musky aromas, a structured palate and a long candied-fruit finish. The producer characterizes 2019 as mature, ample, silky, charming and delicate.
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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