2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Pouilly-fuissé terroirs are mainly clay-limestone, With crystalline, Schist and sandstone primary soils; the soils are described as 150 to 180 million years old.
Fermentation Vessels Approximately 2/3 stainless-steel vats and 1/3 oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The supply consists of purchased grapes and musts from partner growers under specification. Grapes are hand harvested and the juice is settled before fermentation. Mixed maturation lasts 6 to 10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C (53–54°F).
Tasting Notes Golden with green reflections; floral and fruity aromas led by almond and ripe grapes; fresh, light palate and long, refreshing finish. The producer's 2024 white-wine vintage context adds fresh fruit, citrus, almond and white blossom, with freshness and purity.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Pouilly-fuissé terroirs are mainly clay-limestone, With crystalline, Schist and sandstone primary soils; the soils are described as 150 to 180 million years old.
Fermentation Vessels Approximately 2/3 stainless-steel vats and 1/3 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing; The Distributor Additionally Describes Pressing As Very Slow And Says The Last-Press Juice Is Excluded.
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Producer specification: purchased grapes and musts from partners; hand harvest; settling before fermentation; mixed maturation for 6 to 10 months; serving at 12–13°C (53–54°F).
Tasting Notes Golden with green reflections; floral and fruity aromas with almond and ripe grapes; fresh, light palate and long, refreshing finish. The producer's 2023 vintage context adds yellow fruit and floral notes, an ample, full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Pouilly-fuissé terroirs are mainly clay-limestone, With crystalline, Schist and sandstone primary soils; the soils are described as 150 to 180 million years old.
Fermentation Vessels Approximately 2/3 stainless-steel vats and 1/3 oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The supply consists of purchased grapes and musts from partner growers under specification. Grapes are hand harvested and the juice is settled before fermentation. Mixed maturation lasts 6 to 10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C (53–54°F).
Tasting Notes Golden with green reflections; floral and fruity aromas led by almond and ripe grapes; fresh, light palate and long, refreshing finish. The producer's 2022 vintage context adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrance, lightly spicy pastry notes, fleshy texture, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window 2 to 5 years
Region Pouilly-Fuisse
Soil Clay and limestone from the jurassic age
Fermentation Vessels Partly stainless-steel vats and partly oak barrels
Pressing Method Very Slow Pressing; Juice From The Last Pressings Is Not Retained
Oak Types Oak
Production Details Planting density is 8,500 vines per hectare and pruning is Guyot. No artificial yeasts or enzymes are used. Maturation is partly in stainless-steel vats and partly in oak barrels for 6 to 8 months, with 0% new oak. Recommended serving temperature is 53–54°F.
Tasting Notes Golden with green reflections; floral and fruity aromas led by almond and ripe grapes; fresh, light palate and long, refreshing finish. The 2021 vintage context adds freshness, lemon and grapefruit.
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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