2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone with ochre earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Last-Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are hand-picked in open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Juice is settled before barrel transfer. Oak maturation lasts 16–18 months, using about 20–25% new barrels. The source describes a 1.5 ha vineyard in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, fresh almond, apricot, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted dried fruit; fresh, velvety and persistent. The 2023 vintage note adds yellow fruit, flowers, generosity and a full-bodied palate.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone with ochre earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Last-Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are hand-picked in open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Juice is settled before barrel transfer. Oak maturation lasts 16–18 months, using about 20–25% new barrels. The source describes a 1.5 ha vineyard in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, fresh almond, apricot, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted dried fruit; fresh, velvety and persistent. The 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, flowers, spicy pastry, fleshy texture, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone with ochre earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Last-Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are hand-picked in open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Juice is settled before barrel transfer. Oak maturation lasts 16–18 months, using about 20–25% new barrels. The source describes a 1.5 ha vineyard in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, fresh almond, apricot, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted dried fruit; fresh, velvety and persistent. The 2021 vintage note characterizes the whites as balanced, aromatic and less opulent than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–20 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone with ochre earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Last-Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are hand-picked in open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Juice is settled before barrel transfer. Oak maturation lasts 16–18 months, using about 20–25% new barrels. The source describes a 1.5 ha vineyard in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, fresh almond, apricot, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted dried fruit; fresh, velvety and persistent. The 2020 vintage note adds honey, fruit, dried-fruit notes and freshness.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8–20 years; ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Garenne
Soil Limestone with ochre earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; The Last-Press Juice Is Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts are hand-picked in open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Juice is settled before barrel transfer. Oak maturation lasts 16–18 months, using about 20–25% new barrels. The source describes a 1.5 ha vineyard in the upper reaches of the appellation.
Tasting Notes Hawthorn, fresh almond, apricot, candied fruit, hazelnut and toasted dried fruit; fresh, velvety and persistent. The 2019 vintage note adds delicacy and freshness.
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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