Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared scallops, roasted chicken with wild mushrooms, creamy goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Maison Joseph Drouhin's Vieilles Vignes (Old Vines) white wines, most notably represented by their acclaimed Pouilly-Fuisse and Chablis expressions, showcase the profound depth that mature Chardonnay vines bring to Burgundy's diverse terroirs. Sourced from carefully selected parcels where the vines are typically over 30 years of age, these deep-rooted plants draw rich mineral character and concentrated sap from the deep limestone-dominant soils. Drouhin's winemaking philosophy for these old vines emphasizes minimal intervention, gentle pneumatic pressing, and a balanced aging regimen—often utilizing a combination of stainless steel to preserve freshness and French oak barrels to impart a subtle, creamy texture. This approach yields a white Burgundy of remarkable concentration, vibrant acidity, and a complex aromatic profile of orchard fruits, white flowers, and toasted brioche, reflecting the family's multi-generational dedication to biodynamic principles and terroir purity.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13% - 13.5%