2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications; grapes are harvested by hand or machine, pneumatically pressed, and the juice is settled before fermentation. Maturation remains in the mixed-vessel program for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C (53–55°F).
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with a greenish glint; fresh grape and green almond; elegant texture. The 2024 vintage section adds fresh fruit, citrus, almond and white blossom, with freshness, purity and refinement.
2023 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
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications; grapes are harvested by hand or machine, pneumatically pressed, and the juice is settled before fermentation. Maturation remains in the mixed-vessel program for 6–10 months. The importer sheet additionally specifies 10,000 vines/ha and Guyot pruning. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C (53–55°F).
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with a greenish glint; fresh grape and green almond; elegant texture. The 2023 vintage section adds yellow fruit and floral notes, an ample, full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Cellaring 1–3 years
Classification Regional wine
Region Bourgogne
Soil Clay and limestone
Vineyard Yield 61 hL/ha
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The sheet specifies 10,000 vines/ha, Guyot pruning, purchased grapes and must, pneumatic pressing, juice settling, and mixed-vessel maturation for 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 53–55°F.
Tasting Notes Golden yellow with a greenish glint; fresh grape and green almond; elegant texture. The 2022 vintage section adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral and slightly spicy pastry notes, a tender and fleshy palate, roundness, rich aftertaste and balance.
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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