Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $42.79Original CHF 35.45 | vinello.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Classification Village wine
Region Santenay
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
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 Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. The grapes are totally destemmed and undergo 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration, with punching down and pumping over. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby colour; intense blackberry, blueberry and cranberry aromas; often tannic when young; long, persistent palate with grenadine or pomegranate flavours. The producer characterizes the 2023 release as ripe, smooth, long and complex, with ripe red- and black-berry flavours.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2025–2030
Classification Village wine
Region Santenay
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Details 20% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak20%
Production Details The grapes are totally destemmed and undergo 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration, with punching down and pumping over. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months. Service guidance is 61–62°F; optimal consumption is 5 to 8 years and stated ageing potential is 10 years.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: deep ruby colour; intense blackberry, blueberry and cranberry aromas; often tannic when young; long, persistent palate with grenadine or pomegranate flavours. The 2022 vintage description adds blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet and spice, with silky tannins, fullness and freshness. Jancis Robinson's tank sample was described as mouth-filling and ripe, with charming red-cherry fruit and a firm finish.
Critics Ratings 16+
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 8 years; ageing potential 10 years
Region Santenay
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
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 Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. The grapes are totally destemmed and undergo 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration, with punching down and pumping over. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes The producer characterizes the 2021 reds as harmonious, elegant, fruity and fresh, with lower alcohol concentration than preceding warmer vintages. Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes the Santenay as deep ruby, with blackberry, blueberry and cranberry aromas, youthful tannins and a long palate recalling grenadine or pomegranate.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption 5 to 12 years; ageing potential 15 years
Region Santenay
Soil Clay and limestone
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Fractions Separated According To Tasting
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 Hand-harvested in open-work crates, with careful sorting when necessary. The grapes are totally destemmed and undergo 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration, with punching down and pumping over. The wine is matured in oak barrels for 12 to 16 months.
Tasting Notes The producer describes 2020 as notably concentrated, deeply coloured and highly expressive, with complex red- and black-fruit aromas and clearly perceptible terroir nuances. Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes deep ruby colour, blackberry, blueberry and cranberry aromas, youthful tannins and a long palate recalling grenadine.
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $42.79Original CHF 35.45 | vinello.ch ↗ |
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