2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 15 to 20 years; ageing potential 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bonnes Mares
Soil Mild incline with light soil mixed with chalky pebbles
Sites The Drouhin parcel is on the Chambolle-Musigny side; the wine combines grapes from Drouhin family properties with purchased grapes and musts from supply partners working to specifications.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Endings Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The wine’s specification allows 20–50% whole clusters depending on the vintage, followed by 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs. It is matured in oak for 16–20 months, including 30% new barrels, using oak from French high forests. The producer page recommends 16–18°C (61–65°F), whereas the importer sheet prints the narrower 61–62°F range; the temperature discrepancy is unresolved.
Tasting Notes Bright, intense ruby red; Morello cherry, cherrywood and raspberry, sometimes discreet tobacco; with age, truffle and musk; balanced structure and texture with a remarkably long finish.
Food Pairing Prime meat, morels, truffles, wild hare and aged cheeses
Critics Ratings 95
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 15 to 20 years; ageing potential 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bonnes Mares
Sites The Drouhin parcel is on the Chambolle-Musigny side; the wine combines grapes from Drouhin family properties with purchased grapes and musts from supply partners working to specifications.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Endings Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Production Details The general specification permits 20–50% whole clusters depending on vintage; Decanter’s 2022-specific commentary in the sheet states 30% whole clusters. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 16–20 months in oak, including 30% new barrels; Decanter describes the 2022 maturation vessels as large casks, primarily used. The sheet recommends serving at 61–62°F.
Tasting Notes Bright, intense ruby red; Morello cherry, cherrywood and raspberry, sometimes discreet tobacco; with age, truffle and musk; balanced structure and texture with a remarkably long finish.
Critics Ratings 94
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 15 to 20 years; ageing potential 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bonnes Mares
Soil Mild incline with light soil mixed with chalky pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Endings Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The specification allows 20–50% whole crop depending on the vintage, followed by 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs. The wine is matured for 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C (61–65°F).
Tasting Notes Bright, intense ruby red; Morello cherry, cherrywood and raspberry, sometimes discreet tobacco; with age, truffle and musk; balanced structure and texture with a remarkably long finish.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 15 to 25 years; ageing potential 40 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Bonnes Mares
Soil Gentle slope with light soil mixed with limestone stones
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Endings Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The specification allows 20–50% whole crop depending on the vintage, with 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, punch-downs and pump-overs. The wine is matured for 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels. Recommended serving temperature is 16–18°C.
Tasting Notes Intense, bright ruby red; Morello cherry, cherrywood and raspberry, sometimes discreet brown tobacco; with age, truffle and musk; balanced structure and softness with remarkable persistence.
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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