2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone lies a few feet below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; raspberry and blackcurrant jelly; leather and brown-tobacco spice; freshness, delicate texture, preserved-fruit concentration and a persistent finish. The 2023 vintage commentary adds ripe red and black berries and smooth, long, complex palates.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone lies a few feet below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; raspberry and blackcurrant jelly; leather and brown-tobacco spice; freshness, delicate texture, preserved fruit and a persistent finish. The 2022 vintage assessment adds blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet, spice, silky tannins, fullness and freshness.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone lies a few feet below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; raspberry and blackcurrant jelly; leather and brown-tobacco spice; freshness, delicate texture, preserved fruit and a persistent finish. The 2021 vintage assessment characterizes the reds as harmonious, elegant, fruity and fresh, with lower alcohol concentration than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone lies a few feet below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; raspberry and blackcurrant jelly; leather and brown-tobacco spice; freshness, delicate texture, preserved fruit and a persistent finish. The 2020 assessment emphasizes concentration, intense ruby colour, expressive red and black fruit, complexity and perceptible terroir nuances.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone lies a few feet below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; raspberry and blackcurrant jelly; leather and brown-tobacco spice; freshness, delicate texture, preserved fruit and a persistent finish. The 2019 vintage assessment adds ample, silky, charming and delicate.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years.
Region Mercurey
Soil Oxfordian limestone occurs a few metres below the surface.
Orientation South Or South-East
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Purchased grapes and musts from partner growers; hand-picked in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary; fully destemmed; maceration and fermentation for 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or inoculation; matured in barrels for 10–14 months, including 15–20% new oak. Maturation decisions are guided by weekly tastings and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes bright ruby colour; redcurrant jelly, blackcurrant bud, woody spice, leather and brown tobacco; freshness, delicate sap, concentrated preserved-fruit aromas and a persistent finish. The 2018 assessment adds colour, structure, aromatic expressiveness and balance.
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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