2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 2–4 years; ageing potential: 5 years.
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Chardonnay sourced from across Burgundy, with northern Auxerrois contributing freshness and character, Côte d'Or finesse and elegance, and southern Mâconnais charm and fruitiness.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners under specifications; grapes may be harvested by hand or machine. Maturation remains split between vessels for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes citrus, honey and vanilla, with a lively, spontaneous and charming palate. The 2023 vintage commentary adds yellow fruit, floral hints, an ample full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 2–4 years; ageing potential: 5 years.
Classification Regional wine
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Vineyard Yield 61 hL/ha
Sites Chardonnay sourced from across Burgundy; Chablis provides freshness and character, Côte d'Or finesse and elegance, and Mâconnais charm and fruitiness.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from purchased grapes and musts; grapes may be harvested by hand or machine. The importer sheet reports 10,000 vines/ha and Guyot pruning. Maturation remains split between vessels for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes citrus, honey and vanilla with a lively, spontaneous and charming palate. The 2022 vintage commentary adds citrus, ripe fruit, delicate flowers, slightly spicy pastry notes, a tender fleshy texture, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
Food Pairing Suggested with aperitif finger food, light meals, sushi or vegetable pizza.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 2–4 years; ageing potential: 5 years.
Classification Regional wine
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Vineyard Yield 61 hL/ha
Sites Chardonnay sourced from across Burgundy; Chablis provides freshness and character, Côte d'Or finesse and elegance, and Mâconnais charm and fruitiness.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from purchased grapes and musts; grapes may be harvested by hand or machine. The importer sheet reports 10,000 vines/ha, Guyot pruning, stainless-steel maturation for 7–8 months and one-to-two-year-old barrels for higher-provenance components; the producer describes overall mixed maturation lasting 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes golden yellow colour with a green glint, fresh grape and green-almond aromas, fruitiness, liveliness and elegant texture. The 2021 vintage note adds lemon, grapefruit, freshness and balance.
Food Pairing Suggested with aperitif finger food, light meals, sushi or vegetable pizza.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–6 years; ageing potential: 8 years.
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Chardonnay sourced across Burgundy, combining northern Auxerrois, Côte d'Or and Mâconnais components.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from partner growers under specifications; harvested manually or by machine. Maturation remains split between vessels for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes citrus, honey, vanilla, freshness and charm. The 2020 vintage note adds honeyed and fruity aromas, dried-fruit notes and pronounced freshness.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–6 years; ageing potential: 8 years.
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Chardonnay sourced from across Burgundy, with northern Auxerrois, Côte d'Or and Mâconnais components.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from purchased grapes and musts; grapes may be harvested by hand or machine. Maturation remains split between vessels for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes citrus, honey and vanilla with a lively, spontaneous and charming palate. The 2019 vintage commentary adds grace, delicacy and freshness.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–6 years; ageing potential: 8 years.
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Chardonnay sourced from across Burgundy, with northern Auxerrois, Côte d'Or and Mâconnais components.
Fermentation Vessels After settling, approximately two-thirds of the juice ferments in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels.
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Made from purchased grapes and musts; grapes may be harvested by hand or machine. Maturation remains split between vessels for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes citrus, honey and vanilla with a lively, spontaneous and charming palate. The 2018 vintage commentary adds floral and ripe-fruit aromas and balanced structure.
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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