Site: Bourgogne white is made with the Chardonnay grape coming from the whole of Burgundy. It is often the entry level wine leading to the great white Burgundies: to drink it provides the simple pleasures of a classic Burgundy.History & tradition: Joseph Drouhin takes great care in selecting the various cuvées.Soil: clay and limestone.
Viticulture
Plantation density: 10,000 vine stocks/hectare.Pruning: Guyot.Yield: 61 hl/ha, purposely low in order to extract all possible nuances from the terroir.
Vinification
Supply: grapes and wine purchased from regular suppliers.Press: pneumatic press."Débourbage": decanting of white wine to reduce sediment.
Ageing
Stainless-steel vats (7 to 8 months).One to two year old barrels for the wines of higher provenance.Throughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.
Tasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin
"Fruity and full of life. This is a classical white Burgundy and a good entry level wine for Burgundy in general. The colour is golden yellow, with a greenish glint. The aromas are reminiscent of fresh grape and green almond. Elegant texture".
Vintage
The 2020 whites are fruity with very beautiful acidities and offer a great aromatic complexity. Despite the hot temperatures of summer, they are well-balanced, supported by freshness.
The premiers crus and grands crus are still ageing on lees, they take their time but undeniably gain in fullness, richness and aromatic complexity. We accompany them gently during this long process.
Serving
Temperature: 12/13°C (53-55°F).Cellaring: 1 to 3 years.
