2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Charmes
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Fraction Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20–25% new barrels are used, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; concentrated and elegant, with almond, warm bread, croissant, fine spice and grilled dried-fruit aromas; round, silky palate and a long almond-paste and brioche finish. The producer's 2023 vintage note adds yellow fruit and flowers, an ample full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Charmes
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Fraction Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20–25% new barrels are used, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; concentrated and elegant, with almond, warm bread, croissant, fine spice and grilled dried-fruit aromas; round, silky palate and a long almond-paste and brioche finish. The producer's 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, delicate flowers and lightly spiced pastry, with a tender, fleshy, rounded and balanced palate.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–10 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Charmes
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Fraction Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Producer specification: hand-harvested into open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20–25% new barrels are used, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; concentrated and elegant, with almond, warm bread, croissant, fine spice and grilled dried-fruit aromas; round, silky palate and a long almond-paste and brioche finish. The producer's 2021 vintage note describes the whites as less opulent than preceding vintages, balanced and aromatic.
Food Pairing Yellow cheeses, cured ham and charcuterie
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Charmes
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Fraction Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20–25% new barrels are used, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; concentrated and elegant, with almond, warm bread, croissant, fine spice and grilled dried-fruit aromas; round, silky palate and a long almond-paste and brioche finish. The producer's 2020 vintage note adds honey, fruit and dried-fruit aromas with an impression of freshness from the acidity.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Charmes
Soil Limestone and clay
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Fraction Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20–25% new barrels are used, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; concentrated and elegant, with almond, warm bread, croissant, fine spice and grilled dried-fruit aromas; round, silky palate and a long almond-paste and brioche finish. The producer's 2019 vintage note additionally characterizes the wines as gracious, delicate and fresh.
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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