2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Classification Village wine
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The producer prints 18°C (63–64°F) for service, while the exact 2023 importer sheet prints 62–64°F.
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–12 years; ageing potential 15 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–12 years; ageing potential 15 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–12 years; ageing potential 15 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Cote de Nuits-Villages
Soil Clay and limestone
Sites Corgoloin; Comblanchien; Premeaux; Brochon; Couchey
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated Based On Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from supply partners; grapes harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; vertical pressing with press ends separated by tasting; maturation for 12–16 months in French oak barrels, including 20% new barrels. The service recommendation is printed as 18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Bright ruby; wild cherry, liquorice, mild spices, undergrowth, mushroom and small red berries; balanced tannin, acidity and velvety texture
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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