2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir with white juice
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–5 years; ageing potential 7 years
Region Morgon
Soil Very flaky crystalline rocks with iron oxide and manganese
Orientation South-East
Sites Single plot named Château Gaillard; stated area 12 acres
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Hand-harvested, with vineyard and winery sorting if necessary. Depending on plot and grape quality, one portion is destemmed and vinified in Burgundy style with punch-downs and pump-overs; the remainder is vinified as whole bunches with 10–15 days of semi-carbonic maceration. The Burgundy-style portion matures for 10–12 months in 500 L large casks, while stainless-steel vats are reserved for the carbonic-maceration portion; the lots are then blended into one appellation cuvée. Recommended service is 17–18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Purple-violet colour; very ripe red fruit, spices and liquorice; firm tannic structure with balanced, fruity flesh. The producer's 2021 vintage note adds red and black fruit with slightly spicy notes.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir with white juice
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Morgon
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Hand-harvested, with vineyard and winery sorting if necessary. Depending on plot and grape quality, one portion is destemmed and vinified in Burgundy style with punch-downs and pump-overs; the remainder is vinified as whole bunches with 10–15 days of semi-carbonic maceration. The Burgundy-style portion matures for 10–12 months in 500 L large casks, while stainless-steel vats are reserved for the carbonic-maceration portion; the lots are then blended into one appellation cuvée. Recommended service is 17–18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Purple-violet colour; very ripe red fruit, spices and liquorice; firm tannic structure with balanced, fruity flesh. The 2020 vintage note adds blackberry, cherry, liquorice and spices, with a rich, dense profile.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir with white juice
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Morgon
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Hand-harvested, with vineyard and winery sorting if necessary. Depending on plot and grape quality, one portion is destemmed and vinified in Burgundy style with punch-downs and pump-overs; the remainder is vinified as whole bunches with 10–15 days of semi-carbonic maceration. The Burgundy-style portion matures for 10–12 months in 500 L large casks, while stainless-steel vats are reserved for the carbonic-maceration portion; the lots are then blended into one appellation cuvée. Recommended service is 17–18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Purple-violet colour; very ripe red fruit, spices and liquorice; firm tannic structure with balanced, fruity flesh. The 2019 vintage note describes intense colour, balance and a pleasing palate texture.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir with white juice
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Morgon
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Hand-harvested, with vineyard and winery sorting if necessary. Depending on plot and grape quality, one portion is destemmed and vinified in Burgundy style with punch-downs and pump-overs; the remainder is vinified as whole bunches with 10–15 days of semi-carbonic maceration. The Burgundy-style portion matures for 10–12 months in 500 L large casks, while stainless-steel vats are reserved for the carbonic-maceration portion; the lots are then blended into one appellation cuvée. Recommended service is 17–18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Purple-violet colour; very ripe red fruit, spices and liquorice; firm tannic structure with balanced, fruity flesh. The 2018 vintage note emphasizes deep colour, good tannic structure and intense ripe-red-fruit notes.
Food Pairing Coq au vin, grilled beef rib, steak with shallots, duck breast, pan-fried salmon and mature soft cow's-milk cheese
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Gamay noir with white juice
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–5 years; ageing potential 7 years
Region Morgon
Carbonic Maceration Yes
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Hand-harvested, with vineyard and winery sorting if necessary. Depending on plot and grape quality, one portion is destemmed and vinified in Burgundy style with punch-downs and pump-overs; the remainder is vinified as whole bunches with 10–15 days of semi-carbonic maceration. The Burgundy-style portion matures for 10–12 months in 500 L large casks, while stainless-steel vats are reserved for the carbonic-maceration portion; the lots are then blended into one appellation cuvée. Recommended service is 17–18°C (63–64°F).
Tasting Notes Purple-violet colour; very ripe red fruit, spices and liquorice; firm tannic structure with balanced, fruity flesh. The 2017 vintage note adds deep colour, good tannic structure and ripe-red-fruit aromas.
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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