2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Vinzelles
Soil Clay and limestone rich in iron oxide
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes may be harvested by hand or machine, followed by pneumatic pressing and juice settling. Fermentation is approximately two-thirds in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels; mixed vat/barrel maturation lasts 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green reflections; peach, white flowers, ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon; ample, fresh, intense and structured. The 2024 release note additionally emphasizes fresh fruit, citrus, almond, white blossom, elegance, freshness and purity.
Food Pairing Hors d’oeuvres, delicately flavoured charcuterie, oysters, mussels and other shellfish
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Vinzelles
Soil Clay and limestone rich in iron oxide
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing Performed Very Slowly; Final Pressing Juices Are Not Retained
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The producer describes purchased grapes and musts, hand or machine harvest, juice settling, and mixed vat/barrel maturation for 6–10 months. The US importer’s 2023 sheet additionally specifies an exclusive supply partnership, 8,500 vines/ha, typical Mâconnais pruning, deliberately low yield, slow pressing with the final press fraction excluded, and 6–8 months of maturation. The authoritative sources therefore disagree on the stated maturation range (6–10 versus 6–8 months). Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green reflections; peach, white flowers, ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon; ample, fresh, intense and structured. The 2023 release note additionally describes yellow fruit, floral notes, generosity, freshness and finesse.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Vinzelles
Soil Clay and limestone rich in iron oxide
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing Performed Very Slowly; Final Pressing Juices Are Not Retained
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details The producer describes purchased grapes and musts, hand or machine harvest, juice settling, and mixed vat/barrel maturation for 6–10 months. The US importer’s 2022 sheet additionally specifies an exclusive supply partnership, 8,500 vines/ha, typical Mâconnais pruning, deliberately low yield, slow pressing with the final press fraction excluded, and 6–8 months of maturation. The authoritative sources therefore disagree on the stated maturation range (6–10 versus 6–8 months). Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green reflections; peach, white flowers, ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon; ample, fresh, intense and structured. The 2022 release note additionally describes citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrances, spicy pastry notes, a tender fleshy texture, roundness, balance and a rich aftertaste.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Pouilly-Vinzelles
Soil Clay and limestone rich in iron oxide
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes may be harvested by hand or machine, followed by pneumatic pressing and juice settling. Fermentation is approximately two-thirds in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels; mixed vat/barrel maturation lasts 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green reflections; peach, white flowers, ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon; ample, fresh, intense and structured. The 2021 release note additionally describes the white wines as balanced and aromatic, with less opulence than preceding vintages.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Pouilly-Vinzelles
Soil Clay and limestone rich in iron oxide
Elevation 250.0 meters
Orientation East-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500-litre oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Oak Types Oak
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Grapes and musts are purchased from supply partners under rigorous specifications. Grapes may be harvested by hand or machine, followed by pneumatic pressing and juice settling. Fermentation is approximately two-thirds in stainless-steel vats and one-third in 500-litre oak barrels; mixed vat/barrel maturation lasts 6–10 months. Recommended serving temperature is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with bright green reflections; peach, white flowers, ripe grapes, almond, fresh hazelnut and cinnamon; ample, fresh, intense and structured. The 2020 release note additionally mentions honey, fruit, dried fruit and freshness.
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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