Carton de 3 bouteilles de Beaune Cras 2019 Joseph Drouhin

Producing commune: Beaune.

Site: Beaune Premier Cru « Aux Cras » is located northwest of Beaune, on the top of the hill, facing east/south-east.

History & tradition: the name « Cras » comes from the medieval term « crai », describing a stony and limestone soil.
The 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.

Soil: clay and limestone.

Harvest: grapes harvested by hands in open-work crates. If necessary, a careful sorting is proceeded.

Vinification: total destemming. In accordance with the terroir and the profile of the vintage, we do 2 to 3 weeks of fermentation and maceration in small open vats, marked by punching of the cap and pumping-over. The yeasts are indigenous (natural). Pressing in a vertical press. Separation of the ends of the presses based on tasting.

Ageing:  in oak barrels including 20 to 25% of new barrels.
The ageing lasts between 14 to 16 months.
Origin of the wood: oak grown in French high forest.