2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8 to 10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Porusot
Soil Limestone and clay on a stony band
Orientation South-East Exposure With Good Sunlight
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Whole-Cluster Pressing In A Pneumatic Press, With The Final Press Fraction Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into perforated crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After settling, the white juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by regular tasting and supplemented by technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow; almond; fine spices; citrus; vanilla; hazelnut; full-bodied palate; very long aftertaste
Vintages
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 8 to 10 years; ageing potential 15 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Porusot
Soil Limestone and clay on a stony band
Orientation South-East Exposure With Good Sunlight
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Whole-Cluster Pressing In A Pneumatic Press, With The Final Press Fraction Separated From The Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Hand-harvested into perforated crates and carefully sorted when necessary. After settling, the white juice is transferred to barrels. Alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 20–25% of which are new. Maturation lasts 16–18 months; decisions during maturation are guided by regular tasting and supplemented by technical analysis.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: pale yellow; almond; fine spices; citrus; vanilla; hazelnut; full-bodied palate; very long aftertaste
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