2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 8 to 13 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Beaune
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites A cuvée assembled from small Beaune Premier Cru vineyards whose parcels are too small to be harvested and vinified separately
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; The Ends Of The Press Fractions Are Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Supply is partly grapes from Drouhin Family Properties and partly purchased grapes and musts from partners working to the producer's specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested 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. Maturation lasts 14 to 16 months in oak barrels, including 20 to 25% new barrels made from French high-forest oak.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: intense brilliant red colour; generous and fleshy, with an open, pleasant nose; red fruit, humus and undergrowth evolving toward spice and vanilla with age
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