Description

Joseph Drouhin
Beaune Les Cras
Premier Cru

 

DESCRIPTION:

• • The site Beaune Premier Cru « Aux Cras » is located northwest of Beaune, on the top of the hill, facing east/south-east.

  • The name « Cras » comes from the medieval term « crai », describing a stony and limestone soil.

Producing communes:

• • Beaune.

Supply:

• • This wine comes from grapes and musts purchased from supply partners according to rigorous specifications.
  • Grapes harvested by hands in open-work crates. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded.

Vinification:

• • Total destemming.
  • In accordance with the terroir and the profile of the vintage, we do 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, marked by punching of the cap and pumping-over.
  • The yeasts are indigenous (natural).
  • Pressing in a vertical press.
  • Separation of the ends of the presses based on tasting.

Ageing:

• • In oak barrels including 25% new oak barrels for 14-16 months.

TASTING NOTES:

• • Beautiful ruby red colour.
  • The nose displays aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry combined with some notes of vanilla.
  • With age and in some vintages, touches of leather will mingle with truffle and spices.
  • On the palate, the tannins are refined and create a seductive harmony.
  • The aftertaste reveals delicate touches of wood.

Service

• • Cellaring: Optimal consumption: 8 to 15 years
  • Ageing potential: 20 years
  • Tasting temperature: 61-62°F

 

 

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