Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $220.07Original CHF 181.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Vosne-Romanee
Soil Chalky marl with excellent drainage and exposure suited to pinot noir
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and carefully sorted if necessary. Depending on the vintage, 20–50% whole clusters are used. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs, followed by vertical pressing. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: bright deep colour; violet, Morello cherry and strawberry with coffee, chocolate and truffle; silky tannins and a lingering elegant finish. The producer's 2023 vintage commentary adds ripe red and black berries with smooth, long and complex palates.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Vosne-Romanee
Soil Chalky marl with excellent drainage and exposure suited to pinot noir
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. Depending on the vintage, 20–50% whole clusters are used. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: violet, Morello cherry and strawberry with coffee, chocolate and truffle; silky tannins and a lingering elegant finish. The producer's 2022 vintage commentary adds blackberry, blueberry, blackcurrant, peony, violet and spice, with ample but fresh structure.
Sources: www.drouhin.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 10–20 years; ageing potential 25 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Vosne-Romanee
Soil Chalky marl with excellent drainage and exposure suited to pinot noir
Sites The importer sheet is internally inconsistent: its overview describes small lots from Les Malconsorts, Petit Monts and Les Chaumes, while its vineyard section says the grapes come from Les Malconsorts.
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Producer specification: hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary; 20–50% whole clusters depending on vintage; 2–3 weeks of fermentation and maceration with punch-downs and pump-overs; 14–18 months in French oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: violet, Morello cherry and strawberry with coffee, chocolate and truffle; silky tannins and a lingering elegant finish. The producer's 2021 vintage commentary describes harmonious, elegant and fresh reds with lower alcohol concentrations than preceding warmer vintages.
Food Pairing Dark-meat poultry and game
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window Optimal consumption at 10–25 years; ageing potential 35 years
Classification Premier Cru
Region Vosne-Romanee
Soil Chalky marl with excellent drainage and exposure suited to pinot noir
Fermentation Vessels Small open vats
Pressing Method Vertical Press; Press Ends Separated According To Tasting
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types French high-forest oak
Serving Temperature 16°C · 61°F
Production Details Hand harvested in open-work crates and sorted if necessary. Depending on vintage, 20–50% whole clusters are used. Fermentation and maceration last 2–3 weeks in small open vats with punch-downs and pump-overs. Maturation lasts 14–18 months in oak barrels, including 25% new barrels.
Tasting Notes Véronique Boss-Drouhin: violet, Morello cherry and strawberry with coffee, chocolate and truffle; silky tannins and a lingering elegant finish. The producer's 2020 vintage commentary adds intense ruby colour, concentration and expressive red and black fruit.
Sources: www.drouhin.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2022 / 750ml | ≈ $220.07Original CHF 181.90 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2017 / 750ml | CHF 832.37Recorded amount · package unit unverified | vinpark.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | CHF 1,004.00Recorded amount · package unit unverified | fr.millesima.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