2023 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; stated ageing potential of 10 years.
Region Savigny-les-Beaune
Soil Complex mixture of limestone pebbles, Red or yellow clay, And other small stones.
Orientation Vines Planted On Two Hills With North And South Exposures.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Made from grapes and must purchased from supply partners working to the producer's specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Fermentation and maceration take 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Press fractions are separated according to tasting. Maturation lasts 12–16 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: delicate and elegant, with spice, violet and wild-blackberry aromas; refined and supple on the palate, with a persistent, subtly flavourful finish.

2022 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; stated ageing potential of 10 years.
Region Savigny-les-Beaune
Soil Complex mixture of limestone pebbles, Red or yellow clay, And other small stones.
Orientation Vines Planted On Two Hills With North And South Exposures.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Made from grapes and must purchased from supply partners working to the producer's specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Fermentation and maceration take 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Press fractions are separated according to tasting. Maturation lasts 12–16 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: delicate and elegant, with spice, violet and wild-blackberry aromas; refined and supple on the palate, with a persistent, subtly flavourful finish. The accompanying 2022 red-wine profile adds blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet, spices, silky tannins, freshness and a full-bodied palate.

2021 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–8 years; stated ageing potential of 10 years.
Classification Village wine
Region Savigny-les-Beaune
Soil Complex mixture of limestone pebbles, Red or yellow clay, And other small stones.
Orientation Vines Planted On Two Hills With North And South Exposures.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Producer-page specification: grapes and must purchased from supply partners; hand harvesting in open-work crates and sorting if necessary; total destemming; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; separation of press ends according to tasting; and 12–16 months of barrel maturation.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: delicate and elegant, with spice, violet and wild-blackberry aromas; refined and supple on the palate, with a persistent finish. The sheet's 2021 profile adds ruby colour, fresh and ripe red fruit, cherry or raspberry, delicate texture and silky tannins.

2019 Technical Specifications

Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption after 5–12 years; stated ageing potential of 15 years.
Region Savigny-les-Beaune
Soil Complex mixture of limestone pebbles, Red or yellow clay, And other small stones.
Orientation Vines Planted On Two Hills With North And South Exposures.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Made from grapes and must purchased from supply partners working to the producer's specifications. Grapes are hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary, then totally destemmed. Fermentation and maceration take 2–3 weeks, with punch-downs and pump-overs. Press fractions are separated according to tasting. Maturation lasts 12–16 months in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: delicate and elegant, with spice, violet and wild-blackberry aromas; refined and supple on the palate, with a persistent, subtly flavourful finish. The 2019 vintage description characterizes the wines as ample, silky, charming and delicate.

Producer Information

Address
7 Rue d’Enfer, 21200 Beaune, France
Phone
+33 3 80 24 68 88
Owner
Drouhin family
Cellarmaster
Véronique Boss-Drouhin

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