Identity
| Producer | Dominique Derain |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | Chardonnay |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Golden color with hues of green |
| Aroma | Complex nose with white wildflowers, fresh fruit like Golden Apple and unripe Banana, anise, green tea, laurel, and nori seaweed, finishing mineral. |
| Palate | Creamy, fresh, dynamic, structured, savory, elegant, and quite long on the palate. |
| Finish | Long finish with mineral notes, elegant and persistent. |
| Food Pairing | Grilled fish |
| Aging Potential | Young with great aging potential |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, aged over 18 months on fine lees in second-use barriques. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in oak barrels, including alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. |
Terroir
| Soil | limestone, rocky, hard limestone almost marble-like |
| Vine Age | 35 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested at perfect ripeness, direct pressing of whole clusters, biodynamic farming practices. |
Interesting facts
| Dominique Derain is a respected biodynamic pioneer in Burgundy, known for elegant and terroir-expressive wines. The 2019 vintage was vinified from two Premier Cru vineyards, Sur La Velle and Les Combes au Sud, combined due to frost damage. |