2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8 to 20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Pucelles
Soil Limestone; mixture of brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high-forest sources
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts were purchased from partners operating under producer specifications. Grapes were harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice was transferred to barrel. Maturation lasted 16–18 months in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which were new.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: brilliant pale gold; linden, pastry, lemon rind and almond paste; with maturity, dried fruit, honey biscuit and syrup; silky texture and a long finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8 to 20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Pucelles
Soil Limestone; mixture of brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high-forest sources
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts were purchased from partners operating under producer specifications. Grapes were harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice was transferred to barrel. Maturation lasted 16–18 months in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which were new.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: brilliant pale gold; linden, pastry, lemon rind and almond paste; with maturity, dried fruit, honey biscuit and syrup; silky texture and a long finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8 to 20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Pucelles
Soil Limestone; mixture of brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing In A Pneumatic Press; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high-forest sources
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts were purchased from partners operating under producer specifications. Grapes were harvested by hand into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice was transferred to barrel. Maturation lasted 16–18 months in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which were new.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: brilliant pale gold; linden, pastry, lemon rind and almond paste; with maturity, dried fruit, honey biscuit and syrup; silky texture and a long finish
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 8 to 20 years; ageing potential: 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Pucelles
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre-brown earth and pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pressing Of Whole Bunches In A Pneumatic Press; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French oak from high-forest sources
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Grapes and musts were purchased from partner growers under specifications. Grapes were hand harvested into open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Following settling, the white juice went directly into barrels. Maturation lasted 16–18 months in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which were new.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: brilliant pale gold; linden, pastry, candied lemon peel and almond paste; with maturity, toasted dried fruit, honey biscuit and syrup; freshness, silkiness and a persistent finish. The producer's 2020 vintage paragraph additionally describes honeyed and fruity aromas with dried-fruit notes.
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