2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Fruit comes partly from parcels of the Drouhin Family Properties and partly from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Maceration and fermentation last 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or added yeast. Maturation is in barrels for 10–14 months, with 15–20% new oak.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright ruby red; raspberry purée, gooseberry, red currant and blackberry; developing toward syrup, tobacco and wet undergrowth with age; fresh, velvety texture, elegant tannins and a long refined finish with fruit-jam touches. The producer's 2023 vintage commentary additionally notes ripe red and black berries, smoothness, length and complexity.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Fruit comes partly from parcels of the Drouhin Family Properties and partly from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Maceration and fermentation last 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or added yeast. Maturation is in barrels for 10–14 months, with 15–20% new oak.
Tasting Notes The producer's 2022 vintage commentary describes bright, intense reds with blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony and violet, spices, silky tannins, fullness and freshness; this is presented as vintage-level commentary rather than a bottle analysis.
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 5 years; ageing potential 7 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Fruit comes partly from parcels of the Drouhin Family Properties and partly from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Maceration and fermentation last 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or added yeast. Maturation is in barrels for 10–14 months, with 15–20% new oak.
Tasting Notes The producer's 2021 vintage commentary describes the reds as harmonious and elegant, with fruit and substantial freshness; its statement that alcohol concentrations were lower than in preceding vintages is qualitative, not a finished-wine alcohol measurement.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 2 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Rully
Soil Secondary-age limestone layers continuing those of mercurey
Pressing Method Vertical Or Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 15°C · 59°F
Production Details Fruit comes partly from parcels of the Drouhin Family Properties and partly from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners working to specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Maceration and fermentation last 1–2 weeks, using either indigenous yeast or added yeast. Maturation is in barrels for 10–14 months, with 15–20% new oak.
Tasting Notes The producer's 2020 vintage commentary describes remarkable concentration, intense ruby colour, an expressive and complex nose, and red and black fruit; this is presented as vintage-level commentary.
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