2024 Technical Specifications
Region Les Cazetiers
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption from 8 to 13 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Cazetiers
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press, With Press 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 stated whole-crop proportion is 20–50% depending on vintage, without identifying the exact 2023 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats, with cap punching and pumping-over. The wine is vertically pressed, with press fractions separated through tasting, then matures in oak barrels—including 25% new barrels—for 14–18 months. Recommended serving temperature is given as the range 61–62°F.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby; small red and black fruits, spices and liquorice; generous, structured and powerful palate with silky tannins
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption from 10 to 25 years; ageing potential 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Cazetiers
Soil Lean and chalky, With a red-brown cover layer of clayey marl
Orientation South-East
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press, With Press 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 Hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The stated whole-crop proportion is 20–50% depending on vintage, without identifying the exact 2022 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats, with cap punching and pumping-over. The wine matures in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels, for 14–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby; small red and black fruits, spices and liquorice; generous, structured and powerful palate with silky tannins
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