Auxey-Duresses
Until the last day, the 2021 wine year is trying. Marked by severe episodes of frost between April 5 and 9 which significantly reduced the harvest, the vines awakening was difficult, and the months of April and May were rainy and cool. Until the harvest, which began on September 20, the brutal weather changes set their tempo: responsiveness and constant attention are necessary. Fortunately, the lull in June allowed the flowering to take place without incident and veraison was favored by good conditions which set in from mid-August.
Vineyard
Cuvée vinified from the nearest named places of Meursault (Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux, La Canée)
Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay, limestone
Vinification
100% Chardonnay
50% crushed grappe and 50% whole grappe
24h static settling
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations in oak barrels
12 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)
100% oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)
13,5% vol.
Tasting
Tasting note
Aromas of fresh almond, apple, biscuit notes and mineral flavours. Structure is solid and persistent.
Food pairings
Ideal with a bacon and mushroom salad, chicken gnocchi or an Ossou-Iraty.
temperature
10-12°C