2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champ Gain
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press, With The Last-Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After pressing, the juice receives slight settling before barrel transfer. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; around 20–25% are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright gold color, honey, honeysuckle and almond, developing toasted and woody notes; voluptuous yet fresh, with a lingering white-flower finish. The 2023 vintage note adds yellow fruit, flowers, amplitude, generosity, freshness and finesse.
Vintages
2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Classification Premier Cru
Region Champ Gain
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press, With The Last-Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After pressing, the juice receives slight settling before barrel transfer. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; around 20–25% are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright gold color, honey, honeysuckle and almond, developing toasted and woody notes; voluptuous yet fresh, with a lingering white-flower finish. The 2007 vintage note emphasizes purity and a floral style.
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