2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light soils on a mild, Well-exposed slope.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With The Final Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Light golden colour; flowers, brioche and candied lemon, developing grilled hazelnut and spice; fine-textured palate with floral and gingerbread persistence. The 2023 vintage commentary additionally describes yellow fruit, flowers, ample body, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light soils on a mild, Well-exposed slope.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With The Final Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Light golden colour; flowers, brioche and candied lemon, developing grilled hazelnut and spice; fine-textured palate with floral and gingerbread persistence. The 2022 vintage commentary adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrance, spicy pastry, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light soils on a mild, Well-exposed slope.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With The Final Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Light golden colour; flowers, brioche and candied lemon, developing grilled hazelnut and spice; fine-textured palate with floral and gingerbread persistence. The 2021 vintage commentary describes the white wines as balanced and aromatic, with less opulence than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 6–15 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light soils on a mild, Well-exposed slope.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With The Final Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Light golden colour; flowers, brioche and candied lemon, developing grilled hazelnut and spice; fine-textured palate with floral and gingerbread persistence. The 2020 vintage commentary adds honey, fruit, dried fruit and freshness.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 6–15 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light soils on a mild, Well-exposed slope.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With The Final Press Juice Separated From The Free-Run Juice.
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Approximately 20% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Light golden colour; flowers, brioche and candied lemon, developing grilled hazelnut and spice; fine-textured palate with floral and gingerbread persistence. The 2019 vintage commentary describes 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