2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Supply combines grapes from some Drouhin family-property parcels with grapes and musts purchased from specification-bound partners. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice goes into barrels. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 10–15% new, for 12–14 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes White-gold color; fresh fruit, broom, almond and preserved citrus; fresh, elegant palate; long, generous finish
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Supply combines grapes from some Drouhin family-property parcels with grapes and musts purchased from specification-bound partners. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice goes into barrels. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 10–15% new, for 12–14 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes White-gold color; fresh fruit, broom, almond and preserved citrus; fresh, elegant palate; long, generous finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Supply combines grapes from some Drouhin family-property parcels with grapes and musts purchased from specification-bound partners. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice goes into barrels. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 10–15% new, for 12–14 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes White-gold color; fresh fruit, broom, almond and preserved citrus; fresh, elegant palate; long, generous finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Fermentation Vessels Oak barrels
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing, With Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Supply combines grapes from some Drouhin family-property parcels with grapes and musts purchased from specification-bound partners. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After light settling, the juice goes into barrels. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, around 10–15% new, for 12–14 months; maturation decisions are guided by tasting and technical analysis.
Tasting Notes White-gold color; fresh fruit, broom, almond and preserved citrus; fresh, elegant palate; long, generous finish
Sources: www.drouhin.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
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