Auxey-Duresses is undoubtedly, in Burgundy, one of the sanctuaries of Celtic and Gallo-Roman vines. This former outbuilding of Cluny Abbey once shared its activity between grain mills and grape presses.
Story
Location
Production area : 49 ha
Altitude : 300-350 m
Altitude : 300-350 m
Terroir
Cuvée vinified from the nearest named places of Meursault (Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux, La Canée)
Soil : Calcareous Clay, limestone
Soil : Calcareous Clay, limestone
In the vineyard
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Harvest: 100 % manual
Vinification
At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
50 % crushed grappe , 50% raisins entiers
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
50 % crushed grappe , 50% raisins entiers
Finning: yes
Filtration : yes
Ageing
12 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)
100 % oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)
Varietals
Chardonnay : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content: 13,5 ABV
Age of vines: 31 years old
Advice
Serving
Serving temperature : 10-12°C
Should be drunk between 2021 and 2027
Should be drunk between 2021 and 2027
Tasting notes
Aromas of fresh almond, apple, biscuit notes and mineral flavours. Structure is solid and persistent.
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with a bacon and mushroom salad, chicken gnocchi or an Ossou-Iraty.
Reviews
"A light gloss and a touch of hazelnut, with savory sapidity. An inviting Auxey. Pure and rather reserved, with good energy."
"A floral accent to a mineral width of aroma – very attractive. In the mouth, I would think of Meursault with the finely divided, almost spicy complexity. Direct and intense in the finish… This is great, I’d be happy to have this as the house wine next year."
