2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details The Les Folatières vineyard occupies a central mid-slope position in Puligny-Montrachet. Grapes and must are purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes a golden, bright wine with honey, honeysuckle and fresh-almond aromas that develop toward dried fruit and spice; freshness and velvety texture are balanced by firm structure, with a very long, refined floral finish. The 2023 vintage note adds yellow fruit, flowers, an ample full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details The Les Folatières vineyard occupies a central mid-slope position in Puligny-Montrachet. Grapes and must are purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes golden brightness; honey, honeysuckle and fresh almond developing toward dried fruit and spice; freshness, velvety texture, firm structure and a very long refined floral finish. The 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrance, lightly spiced pastry, tender fleshy texture, roundness and a rich, balanced finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details The Les Folatières vineyard occupies a central mid-slope position in Puligny-Montrachet. Grapes and must are purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes golden brightness; honey, honeysuckle and fresh almond developing toward dried fruit and spice; freshness, velvety texture, firm structure and a very long refined floral finish. The 2020 vintage note adds honey, fruit and dried-fruit aromas, with elevated acidity contributing freshness.
Sources: www.drouhin.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8–20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Folatieres
Soil Limestone; very chalky and stony, With a substantial proportion of limestone debris
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Final Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice, Followed By Light Settling Before Transfer To Barrel
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details The Les Folatières vineyard occupies a central mid-slope position in Puligny-Montrachet. Grapes and must are purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% of the barrels are new, and maturation lasts 16–18 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes golden brightness; honey, honeysuckle and fresh almond developing toward dried fruit and spice; freshness, velvety texture, firm structure and a very long refined floral finish. The 2019 vintage note characterizes the wine as gracious, delicate and fresh.
Sources: www.drouhin.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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