2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–13 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Gravieres
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers under specifications; grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The fruit is fully destemmed, followed by 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with cap punching and pump-overs. Press fractions are separated by tasting. Maturation is 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: intense ruby; raspberry, strawberry and blackberry; rich, racy, silky and well-balanced, with a fruity and spicy finish. The producer's 2023 vintage note adds ripe red and black berries and smooth, long, complex palates.
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–13 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Gravieres
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers under specifications; grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The fruit is fully destemmed, followed by 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with cap punching and pump-overs. Press fractions are separated by tasting. Maturation is 14–16 months in oak barrels, including 20–25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: intense ruby; raspberry, strawberry and blackberry; rich, racy, silky and well-balanced, with a fruity and spicy finish. The producer's 2022 vintage note adds blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet and spices, with silky tannins and an ample, full-bodied, fresh palate.
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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