Les Crays
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit profile and refreshing mineral edge are at their peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared freshwater fish, roasted chicken with herbs, and regional French goat cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic house of Joseph Drouhin, founded in Beaune in 1880, this elegant white Burgundy originates from the Mâcon-Lugny appellation. The name 'Les Crays' refers to a specific, highly-regarded hillside terroir characterized by its intensely stony, limestone-rich soil, derived from an ancient Celtic word for chalk or gravelly land. This unique geological feature imparts a distinctive mineral tension to the 100% Chardonnay grapes grown here. Drouhin vinifies this cuvée primarily in stainless steel vats to preserve the pristine purity of the fruit, capturing the vibrant energy, white flower aromas, and crisp citrus notes that define the best of the southern Burgundy hillsides. It stands as a testament to the Drouhin family's long-standing commitment to showcasing the diverse, terroir-driven nuances of the region.
🍾 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.