2025 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 3–8 years; ageing potential: 10 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes a dry, brisk wine with lemon, white flowers, vegetal notes such as asparagus or artichoke, marine and mineral notes, a sharp opening, and a long fruity-mineral finish that can become honeyed with evolution. The producer's 2025 vintage note adds pear, peach and white-flower aromas and calls the vintage balanced and harmonious.
2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 3–8 years; ageing potential: 10 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2024 vintage note adds fresh fruit, citrus, almond and white blossom, with freshness, purity, balance and refinement.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 3–8 years; ageing potential: 10 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2023 vintage note adds yellow fruit and floral aromas, an ample, full-bodied palate, generosity, freshness and finesse.
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 3–8 years; ageing potential: 10 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2022 vintage note adds citrus, ripe fruit, delicate flowers and lightly spicy pastry notes, with a tender, fleshy texture, roundness and a rich finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 3–8 years; ageing potential: 10 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2021 vintage note describes the whites as less opulent than preceding vintages, well-balanced and attractively aromatic.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–8 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2020 vintage note adds honey, fruit and dried-fruit aromas and emphasizes freshness from the vintage's acidity.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–8 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2019 vintage note characterizes the wines as gracious, delicate and fresh.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Drinking Window Optimal consumption: 4–8 years; ageing potential: 15 years
Classification Chablis Premier Cru
Region Vaillons
Soil Kimmeridgian limestone containing marine fossils in a whitish matrix
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats
Pressing Method Slow Pneumatic Pressing Of Whole Bunches; Last-Press Juice Separated From Free-Run Juice
Serving Temperature 13°C · 55°F
Production Details Fruit comes from Drouhin family parcels plus grapes and musts purchased from supply partners. Grapes are hand-harvested into open-work crates and sorted when necessary. Following light settling and stainless-steel fermentation, the wine matures in stainless-steel vats for 8–10 months.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes lemon, white flowers, vegetal, marine and mineral notes, with a dry, brisk profile and long fruity-mineral finish. The producer's 2018 vintage note adds floral and ripe-fruit aromas and describes the wines as balanced.
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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