Fronasetti Case Ouvree Dames
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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.
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Roasted duck breast with a cherry reduction, pan-seared veal chops with wild mushrooms, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1880 by Joseph Drouhin, Maison Joseph Drouhin is a historic Burgundy wine producer based in the heart of Beaune, France. Now managed by the fourth generation of the Drouhin family, the estate spans prestigious appellations across Burgundy, including Chablis, the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise, alongside pioneering ventures in Oregon's Dundee Hills. The maison is deeply committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture, producing elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Among their most celebrated expressions are the legendary Clos des Mouches, Marquis de Laguiche Montrachet, and the vibrant Laforêt series, all crafted to reflect the authentic purity and complexity of their origins.