2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 8 to 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Limestone with brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes 2023 vintage guidance: yellow fruit and floral aromas; ample, full-bodied palate combining generosity, freshness and finesse
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 8 to 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Limestone with brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes 2022 vintage guidance: citrus, ripe fruit, delicate flowers and lightly spicy pastry notes; tender, fleshy and strongly textured palate with roundness, balance and a rich aftertaste
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 8 to 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Limestone with brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes 2020 vintage guidance: honey, fruit and dried-fruit aromas with freshness from comparatively elevated acidity
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window 8 to 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Cailleret
Soil Limestone with brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes 2019 vintage guidance: gracious, delicate and fresh
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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