2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with small stones
Orientation Due East
Sites Les Languettes
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 30% of the barrels are new, and élevage lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; generous, lively and balanced, with an intense, complex and lingering finish. Tim Atkin MW: poached pears, warm spices and crushed stones, with light mouth-coating extract and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 95
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Orientation Due East
Sites Les Languettes
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. Following slight settling, juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 30% of the barrels are new, and élevage lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; generous, lively and balanced, with a complex lingering finish. Wine Advocate: sweet yellow orchard fruit, confit citrus and buttery pastry; medium-to-full-bodied, rich, ample, layered and seamless.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–15 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with ochre earth and small pale stones
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Whole-Cluster Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Details 30% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak30%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After settling, the white juice goes directly into barrels. Élevage lasts 18–21 months, with decisions guided by weekly tastings and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: golden highlights; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; balanced, majestic, fresh and mature, with an intense, complex and persistent finish.
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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