2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Mild slope with brownish limestone soil mixed with gravel; deep limestone layers interact with the vine roots
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 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from partners working to producer specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After pressing, the juice enters barrel following light settling. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 30% of which are new; maturation lasts 18–21 months. The producer reports that the 2023 grapes were harvested at perfect maturity.
Tasting Notes Golden colour with bright reflections; white fruit, vanilla, almond and grilled bread; very long finish with preserved and ripe fruit
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Mild slope with brownish limestone soil mixed with gravel; deep limestone layers interact with the vine roots
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 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from partners working to producer specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After pressing, the juice enters barrel following light settling. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 30% of which are new; maturation lasts 18–21 months.
Tasting Notes Golden colour with bright reflections; white fruit, vanilla, almond and grilled bread; preserved and ripe fruit on a very long finish. The 2022 profile adds citrus, ripe fruit, delicate floral fragrances, lightly spicy pastry notes, a tender and fleshy palate, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Criots-Batard-Montrachet
Soil Mild slope with brownish limestone soil mixed with gravel; deep limestone layers interact with the vine roots
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 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from partners working to producer specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After pressing, the juice enters barrel following light settling. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 30% of which are new; maturation lasts 18–21 months. The producer characterizes the 2020 acidity as higher than in 1999, enhancing the impression of freshness.
Tasting Notes Golden colour with bright reflections; white fruit, vanilla, almond and grilled bread; preserved and ripe fruit on a very long finish. The 2020 profile adds honey, fruit and dried-fruit aromas with an impression of freshness.
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