2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2023 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2022 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2021 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2020 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2019 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 10–25 years; ageing potential 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Les Petits Vougeots
Soil Deep, Stony soil with good drainage
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with sorting if necessary. The producer gives a whole-crop range of 20–50% depending on vintage but does not specify the exact 2018 proportion. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punching down and pumping over. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Bright deep red; violet, raspberry, Morello cherry and blackcurrant; developing undergrowth, truffle and liquorice with age; delicate, round, voluptuous and long-lasting
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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