2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 15–20 years; ageing potential: 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Clos Saint-Denis
Soil Brown limestone over middle jurassic bedrock, Enameled with cherts
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Whole clusters represent 20–50% depending on the vintage; the sheet does not identify the exact 2023 percentage. Fermentation and maceration together last 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby red; ripe cherry, cigar and exotic-wood spice; animal or game notes with age; velvety texture, tannin and a lingering candied-fruit finish. The separate 2023 red-vintage overview mentions ripe red and black berries and smooth, long, complex palates.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 15–20 years; ageing potential: 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Clos Saint-Denis
Soil Brown limestone over middle jurassic bedrock, Enameled with cherts
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Whole clusters represent 20–50% depending on the vintage; the sheet does not identify the exact 2022 percentage. Fermentation and maceration together last 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby red; ripe cherry, cigar and exotic-wood spice; animal or game notes with age; velvety texture, tannin and a lingering candied-fruit finish. The separate 2022 red-vintage overview mentions blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet, spice, silky tannins, freshness and a full-bodied palate.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 15–20 years; ageing potential: 30 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Clos Saint-Denis
Soil Brown limestone over middle jurassic bedrock, Enameled with cherts
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Whole clusters represent 20–50% depending on the vintage; the page does not identify the exact 2021 percentage. Fermentation and maceration together last 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby red; ripe cherry, cigar and exotic-wood spice; animal or game notes with age; velvety texture, tannin and a lingering candied-fruit finish. The separate 2021 red-vintage overview describes harmonious, elegant wines with fruit and freshness and lower alcohol concentrations than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 15–25 years; ageing potential: 40 years
Classification Grand Cru
Region Clos Saint-Denis
Soil Brown limestone over middle jurassic bedrock, Enameled with cherts
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Whole clusters represent 20–50% depending on the vintage; the page does not identify the exact 2020 percentage. Fermentation and maceration together last 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 16–20 months in oak barrels, including 30% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby red; ripe cherry, cigar and exotic-wood spice; animal or game notes with age; velvety texture, tannin and a lingering candied-fruit finish. The separate 2020 vintage overview describes remarkable concentration, intense ruby color, expressive red and black fruit and perceptible terroir nuances.
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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