L'Ouvree des Dames Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, when the vibrant acidity integrates beautifully with the wine's developing nutty and honeyed complexities.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops with lemon-butter sauce, roasted poulet de Bresse in a light cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the illustrious Maison Joseph Drouhin, 'L'Ouvree des Dames' is a Premier Cru white Burgundy that pays elegant homage to the historical role of women in the vineyards of the Côte d'Or. The term 'ouvrée' represents an ancient Burgundian land measure—the amount of vineyard a single person could work in a day. This cuvée celebrates the 'Dames' (ladies) of Burgundy's past and present, including the estate's modern matriarchs and winemakers who have preserved these sacred plots. Sourced from choice Premier Cru parcels dominated by limestone and clay soils, this 100% Chardonnay is fermented and aged in French oak barrels with precise lees stirring. The result is a wine of sublime harmony, balancing vibrant citrus and white flower aromas with a rich, mineral-driven texture and a subtle kiss of toasted brioche.
🍾 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.