2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–15 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with small stones
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is 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 carefully sorted if necessary. After a brief settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. About 30% of the barrels are new, and oak ageing lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; balanced, generous and lively, with an intense, complex and persistent finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–15 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with small stones
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is 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 carefully sorted if necessary. After a brief settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. About 30% of the barrels are new, and oak ageing lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; balanced, generous and lively, with an intense, complex and persistent finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–15 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with small stones
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is 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 carefully sorted if necessary. After a brief settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. About 30% of the barrels are new, and oak ageing lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; balanced, generous and lively, with an intense, complex and persistent finish
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10–25 years; ageing potential: 25 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Corton-Charlemagne
Soil Brown limestone with small stones
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is 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 carefully sorted if necessary. After a brief settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. About 30% of the barrels are new, and oak ageing lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Intense golden hue; rose, fresh almond, citrus, honey, exotic wood and spice; balanced, generous and lively, 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