{"product_id":"joseph-drouhin-beaune-1er-cras-2020","title":"Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cras 2020","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\nPinot Noir\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSite:\u003c\/u\u003e Beaune Premier Cru \"Aux Cras\" is located northwest of Beaune, on the top of the hill, facing east\/south-east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eHistory \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/u\u003e: the name \"Cras\" comes from the medieval term \"crai\", describing a stony and limestone soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe Romans had already recognized the potential of the hillside overlooking Beaune and planted vines there. Some of the vineyards were separated by small walls and paths which are still extant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eSoil:\u003c\/u\u003e clay and limestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"JUSTIFY\"\u003eViticulture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePlantation density\u003c\/u\u003e: 10,000 vinestocks\/ha in order to extract as much as possible from the terroir and limit the production of each vine stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePruning:\u003c\/u\u003e Guyot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eYield:\u003c\/u\u003e 46 hl\/ha - low on purpose, in order for the grapes to reveal every nuance of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape supply\u003c\/u\u003e: grapes and wines are purchased from regular supply partners (long-term contracts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVinification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaceration and vinification take 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIndigenous yeasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMaceration and fermentation temperatures under total control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eJoseph Drouhin seeks total control of the process of extraction; extraction gives colour and substance but should never be detrimental to the finesse and typical character of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"Pigeage\"(punching down of the cap during fermentation): once a day until half of fermentation is done; one pumping over (\"remontage\") per day till the end of the fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003ePressing:\u003c\/u\u003e vertical press; separation of free run juice from pressed juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rubrique\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAgeing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eType: in barrels (20% in new oak).\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eLength:\u003c\/u\u003e 14 to 18 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin of the wood\u003c\/u\u003e: French oak forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWeathering of the wood\u003c\/u\u003e: Joseph Drouhin insists on total control of the weathering for a period of 3 years, one of the contributing elements to the elegance of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFollow-up\u003c\/u\u003e: barrel by barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThroughout the ageing process, decisions are taken only after careful tasting evaluation, barrel by barrel. The data obtained is then completed through technical analysis. As with every other Joseph Drouhin wine, absolute priority is given to the true expression of terroir and character of the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting note by Véronique Boss-Drouhin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\"Beautiful ruby red colour. The nose displays aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry combined with some notes of vanilla. With age and in some vintages, touches of leather will mingle with truffle and spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOn the palate, the tannins are refined and create a seductive harmony. The aftertaste reveals delicate touches of wood\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Connoisseur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47792133537963,"sku":"RA040-20","price":644.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0796\/3023\/7867\/files\/drouhin-beaune-cra.jpg?v=1789195938","url":"https:\/\/www.regiswine.com.hk\/products\/joseph-drouhin-beaune-1er-cras-2020","provider":"Regis Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}