2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10 to 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Clay mixed with limestone pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak grown in French high forest
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The producer's specification allows 20–50% whole-crop harvest depending on the vintage; fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punchdowns and pump-overs. Oak-barrel maturation lasts 14–18 months. The page gives an ageing potential of 35 years.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep garnet; intense wild-fruit aromas with truffle and liquorice; powerful, complex palate with elegant tannins; flavourful, lightly spiced finish. The 2019 vintage note describes ample, silky, charming and delicate wines.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10 to 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Clay mixed with limestone pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak grown in French high forest
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The producer's specification allows 20–50% whole-crop harvest depending on the vintage; fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punchdowns and pump-overs. Oak-barrel maturation lasts 14–18 months. The page gives an ageing potential of 35 years.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep garnet; intense wild-fruit aromas with truffle and liquorice; powerful, complex palate with elegant tannins; flavourful, lightly spiced finish. The 2018 vintage note describes vivid, structured and aromatically expressive reds with balance between alcohol and acidity.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 10 to 20 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Nuits-Saint-Georges
Soil Clay mixed with limestone pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press-End Fractions Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 25% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak25%
Oak Types Oak grown in French high forest
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Grapes are harvested by hand in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. The producer's specification allows 20–50% whole-crop harvest depending on the vintage; fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks with punchdowns and pump-overs. Oak-barrel maturation lasts 14–18 months. The page gives an ageing potential of 25 years.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep garnet; intense wild-fruit aromas with truffle and liquorice; powerful, complex palate with elegant tannins; flavourful, lightly spiced finish. The 2017 vintage note describes balanced wines with integrated tannins, concentration and readiness to drink.
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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