2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10–20 years; ageing potential: 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Proces
Soil Deep, Not too rocky, With good drainage
Orientation Due East
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The sheet gives a non-vintage-pinned whole-crop range of 20–50%. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; intense but elegant; cherry jelly, wood, balsam and cedar; gamey development with age; fleshy, structured and velvety palate; fruit-syrup and spice-infusion finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10–20 years; ageing potential: 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Proces
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Production Details The sheet gives a non-vintage-pinned whole-cluster range of 20–50%. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels. The serving recommendation is presented only as a 61–62°F range.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; intense but elegant; cherry jelly, wood, balsam and cedar; gamey development with age; fleshy, structured and velvety palate; fruit-syrup and spice-infusion finish
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10–20 years; ageing potential: 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Proces
Soil Deep, Not too rocky, With good drainage
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The sheet gives a non-vintage-pinned whole-crop range of 20–50%. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; intense but elegant; cherry jelly, wood, balsam and cedar; gamey development with age; fleshy, structured and velvety palate; fruit-syrup and spice-infusion finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10–25 years; ageing potential: 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Proces
Soil Deep, Not too rocky, With good drainage
Orientation Due East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted if necessary. The sheet gives a non-vintage-pinned whole-crop range of 20–50%. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Deep garnet; intense but elegant; cherry jelly, wood, balsam and cedar; gamey development with age; fleshy, structured and velvety palate; fruit-syrup and spice-infusion finish
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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