2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Classification Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Complex soils of marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light and easy to cultivate.
Orientation Mild Slope With Good Exposure.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Final-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel.
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from partner growers working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and ageing take place in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new. Ageing lasts 16–18 months, using oak from French high forests.
Tasting Notes Light golden and very bright; hawthorn, apricot and light Virginia tobacco, developing grilled dried-fruit and fine-spice notes; fresh and silky palate with a long, persistent finish.
Vintages
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years.
Classification Premier Cru
Region Chassagne-Montrachet
Soil Complex soils of marl, Limestone, Yellow or red clay, Scree and gravel; mostly light and easy to cultivate.
Orientation Mild Slope With Good Exposure.
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Final-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel.
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from partner growers working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and ageing take place in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new. Ageing lasts 16–18 months, using oak from French high forests.
Tasting Notes Light golden and very bright; hawthorn, apricot and light Virginia tobacco, developing grilled dried-fruit and fine-spice notes; fresh and silky palate with a long, persistent finish.
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