2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Clos des Mouches
Soil Clay and limestone; rocky soil in the upper vineyard and limestone-and-marl soil in the center
Orientation East/Southeast Exposure On A Mild Mid-Slope Incline
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% new, for 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, then fruit, grilled hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured, mineral and round, with a harmonious finish
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Clos des Mouches
Soil Clay and limestone; rocky soil in the upper vineyard and limestone-and-marl soil in the center
Orientation East/Southeast Exposure On A Mild Mid-Slope Incline
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% new, for 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, then fruit, grilled hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured, mineral and round, with a harmonious finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Clos des Mouches
Soil Clay and limestone; rocky soil in the upper vineyard and limestone-and-marl soil in the center
Orientation East/Southeast Exposure On A Mild Mid-Slope Incline
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% new, for 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, then fruit, grilled hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured, mineral and round, with a harmonious finish
Critics Ratings 95
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Clos des Mouches
Soil Clay and limestone; rocky soil in the upper vineyard and limestone-and-marl soil in the center
Orientation East/Southeast Exposure On A Mild Mid-Slope Incline
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After light settling, the juice is transferred to barrel. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% new, for 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, then fruit, grilled hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured, mineral and round, with a harmonious finish
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–20 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Le Clos des Mouches
Soil Clay and limestone; rocky soil in the upper vineyard and marl-limestone rock in the center
Orientation East/Southeast Exposure On A Mild Mid-Slope Incline
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels for alcoholic and malolactic fermentation
Pressing Method Slow Whole-Cluster Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After settling, the white juice goes directly into barrel. Maturation takes place in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% new, for 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Bright pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, then fruit, toasted hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured, mineral and rounded, with a full 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