2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
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 properties with purchased grapes and musts obtained from partners under specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice enters barrel. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 10–15% new, with maturation lasting 12–14 months. The producer reports that the 2023 grapes were harvested at perfect maturity.
Tasting Notes Yellow fruit, floral notes, ample and full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
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 properties with purchased grapes and musts obtained from partners under specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice enters barrel. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 10–15% new, with maturation lasting 12–14 months.
Tasting Notes Citrus, ripe fruit, delicate flowers and lightly spiced pastry; tender, fleshy and rounded palate with a rich aftertaste and balanced freshness
2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 4–6 years; ageing potential 8 years
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
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 properties with purchased grapes and musts obtained from partners under specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice enters barrel. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 10–15% new, with maturation lasting 12–14 months.
Tasting Notes Balanced and aromatic, less opulent than preceding vintages
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
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 properties with purchased grapes and musts obtained from partners under specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice enters barrel. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 10–15% new, with maturation lasting 12–14 months.
Tasting Notes Honey, fruit and dried-fruit notes with pronounced freshness
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5–8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Saint-Romain
Soil Clay and limestone
Elevation 400.0 meters
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 properties with purchased grapes and musts obtained from partners under specifications. Grapes are hand-harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. After a little settling, the juice enters barrel. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations and maturation occur in oak barrels, approximately 10–15% new, with maturation lasting 12–14 months.
Tasting Notes Balanced, with floral and ripe-fruit aromas
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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