2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Saint-Veran
Soil Jurassic limestone continuing the chalky strata of the côte d'or
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500 L oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Supply consists of purchased grapes and must from partners working to rigorous specifications; harvest may be manual or mechanical. The juice is settled before fermentation, and maturation remains divided between the stainless-steel and oak portions for 6–10 months. Recommended serving range is 12–13°C (53–54°F).
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: golden hue with green reflections; ripe Chardonnay grape, subtle musk, refreshing taste and a pleasantly rounded palate. The producer’s contextual 2024 white-wine profile adds fresh fruit, citrus, almond and white-blossom notes, with freshness and purity.
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 2–4 years; ageing potential 5 years
Region Saint-Veran
Soil Jurassic limestone continuing the chalky strata of the côte d'or
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500 L oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Supply consists of purchased grapes and must from partners working to rigorous specifications; harvest may be manual or mechanical. The juice is settled before fermentation, and maturation remains divided between the stainless-steel and oak portions for 6–10 months. Recommended serving range is 12–13°C (53–54°F).
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: golden hue with green reflections; ripe Chardonnay grape, subtle musk, refreshing taste and a pleasantly rounded palate. The producer’s contextual 2023 vintage profile adds yellow fruit and floral notes, an ample, full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window Cellaring: 1–3 years
Classification Village Wine
Region Saint-Veran
Soil Jurassic limestone continuing the chalky strata of the côte d'or
Fermentation Vessels Approximately two-thirds stainless-steel vats and one-third 500 L oak barrels
Pressing Method Pneumatic Press
Barrel Size 500
Production Details Plantation density is 8,500 vines/ha with Guyot pruning and deliberately low yield; grapes and must are purchased from regular suppliers under long-term contracts. After settling, maturation remains divided between the stainless-steel and oak portions for 6–10 months. Recommended serving range is 53–54°F.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: golden hue with green reflections; ripe Chardonnay grape, subtle musk, refreshing taste and pleasant roundness. The 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, floral fragrance, lightly spicy pastry notes, a tender fleshy palate, strong texture, balance and a rich aftertaste.
Critics Ratings 90
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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