2005 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 in the upper vineyard, With limestone and marl in the central section
Orientation Mid-Slope On A Mild Incline, With East/South-East Exposure
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Pressed Very Slowly Using The Historic 16Th-Century Wooden Press; Pressing All The Grapes Took Approximately One And A Half Days, Extending Skin–Juice Contact
Oak Types French oak from high forest
Serving Temperature 14°C · 57°F
Production Details Grapes were harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation took place in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% were new barrels. Maturation lasted 16–18 months, using French high-forest oak. The producer states that no modern technology was used during vinification or maturation for this special 2005 cuvée.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow; white lilac and white rose, followed by fruit, grilled hazelnut and almond; with maturity, white truffle, citron, honey and nutmeg; lively, rich, structured and mineral, round without heaviness, with a harmoniously full finish
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