L'Ouvree des Dames Blanc
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Pan-seared sea scallops with lemon-butter sauce, roasted poulet de Bresse in a light cream sauce, or aged Comté cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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.