Fronasetti Case Ouvree Dames
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, allowing the tight-knit Premier Cru structure to soften and develop complex tertiary aromas.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast with a cherry reduction, pan-seared veal chops with wild mushrooms, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
This intriguing Premier Cru bottling from the historic house of Joseph Drouhin celebrates the deep-rooted traditions of Burgundy. The term 'ouvrée' refers to the ancient Burgundian measurement of land—traditionally the area of vineyard a single vigneron could work by hand in one day—underscoring the meticulous, parcel-by-parcel viticulture that Drouhin has championed since 1880. Associated with the noble 'Dames' of Burgundy's history, such as the Dames Hospitalières who historically tended to the sick and helped establish the region's wine heritage, this wine reflects the elegance, poise, and complexity characteristic of the region's finest Premier Cru climats. Crafted with native yeasts and aged in French oak barrels with a carefully restrained proportion of new wood, Drouhin's Premier Cru wines are celebrated for their seamless balance, vibrant acidity, and profound expression of limestone-derived minerality.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is an iconic Burgundian estate headquartered in the historic heart of Beaune, France. Under the continuous stewardship of the Drouhin family across four generations, the domaine has expanded its holdings across premier appellations spanning the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Chablis, and Oregon's Willamette Valley. Dedicated to certified organic and biodynamic viticulture, their winemaking philosophy prioritizes natural balance, purity, and the unadorned expression of individual terroirs. The house is globally celebrated for its benchmark Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings, notably the legendary Beaune Premier Cru Clos des Mouches and Montrachet Grand Cru Marquis de Laguiche.