2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bougros
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils embedded in a whitish matrix
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Previously used oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels previously used for one or more wines. Alcoholic fermentation and maturation take place in 500 L oak barrels, with no new oak, for 12–15 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow with light green reflections; acacia, fern and coriander aromas; orange or lemon marmalade, fruit, intense mineral and slightly smoky notes; soft, round and balanced, with a long finish. The producer's 2023 vintage note additionally describes yellow fruit, flowers, freshness, generosity and a full-bodied palate.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bougros
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Previously used oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels previously used for one or more wines. Alcoholic fermentation and maturation take place in 500 L oak barrels, with no new oak, for 12–15 months; decisions are based chiefly on tasting and supplemented by technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow with green reflections; acacia, fern and coriander aromas; candied citrus, fruit, intense mineral and lightly smoky notes; supple, round, balanced and long. The producer's 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral and lightly spiced pastry notes, with a tender, fleshy, rounded and balanced palate.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bougros
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils embedded in a whitish matrix
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Previously used oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Used Oak Only Yes
Serving Temperature 14°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels previously used for one or more wines. Alcoholic fermentation and maturation take place in 500 L oak barrels, with no new oak, for 12–15 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow with light green reflections; acacia, fern and coriander aromas; orange or lemon marmalade, fruit, intense mineral and slightly smoky notes; soft, round and balanced, with a long finish. The producer's 2021 vintage note describes the whites as less opulent than preceding vintages, balanced and aromatic.
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