2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Classification Village
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre earth and small pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 20% of which are new; maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright white-gold appearance; flowering trees and white-fleshed fruit including white peach; with age, almond and lightly grilled dried fruit; fresh, silky palate and a long floral-fruity finish. The producer's 2024 release text additionally describes fresh fruit, citrus, almond and white blossom, with freshness and purity.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre earth and small pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 20% of which are new; maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright white-gold appearance; flowering trees, white peach and other white-fleshed fruit; evolving toward almond and lightly grilled dried fruit; fresh, silky palate and long floral-fruity finish. The 2023 release text adds yellow fruit, floral notes, an ample full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre earth and small pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 20% of which are new; maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright white-gold appearance; flowering trees, white peach and other white-fleshed fruit; evolving toward almond and lightly grilled dried fruit; fresh, silky palate and long floral-fruity finish. The 2022 release text adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrance, lightly spicy pastry notes, a tender fleshy palate, strong texture, roundness and a rich aftertaste.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre earth and small pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 20% of which are new; maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright white-gold appearance; flowering trees, white peach and other white-fleshed fruit; evolving toward almond and lightly grilled dried fruit; fresh, silky palate and long floral-fruity finish. The 2021 release text characterizes the whites as less opulent than preceding vintages, balanced and aromatically precise.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 6–15 years; ageing potential 15 years
Region Puligny-Montrachet
Soil Limestone; mixture of ochre earth and small pebbles
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing; Last-Press Juice Is Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types Oak from French high forests
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Made from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to rigorous specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. After slight settling, the juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 20% of which are new; maturation lasts 14–16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright white-gold appearance; flowering trees, white peach and other white-fleshed fruit; evolving toward almond and lightly grilled dried fruit; fresh, silky palate and long floral-fruity finish. The 2020 release text adds honey, fruit and dried-fruit notes with notable freshness.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2018 / 1500ml | CHF 681.03Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
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