2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–20 years; stated ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Piece sous le Bois
Soil Stony soil with outcrops of dry, Chalky layers
Orientation Southeast
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slow pneumatic pressing, last-press juice is separated from free-run juice and the settled juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and élevage occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% are new. Élevage lasts 16–18 months, using oak grown in French high forest.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright golden colour; citrus, white flowers, grilled almond and honey; supple and balanced palate with a long finish
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Vintages
2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 8–20 years; stated ageing potential 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region La Piece sous le Bois
Soil Stony soil with outcrops of dry, Chalky layers
Orientation Southeast
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slow pneumatic pressing, last-press juice is separated from free-run juice and the settled juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and élevage occur in oak barrels; approximately 20–25% are new. Élevage lasts 16–18 months, using oak grown in French high forest.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright golden colour; citrus, white flowers, grilled almond and honey; supple and balanced palate with a long finish
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