Auxey-Duresses

Auxey-Duresses is probably, in Burgundy, one of the sanctuaries of Celtic and Gallo-Roman vineyard. This former outbuilding of Cluny Abbey once shared its activity between grain mills and wine press.

Vineyard

Cuvée vinified from the nearest named places of Meursault (Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux, La Canée)

Map Auxey-Duresses

Wine-Growing method : Sustainable
Harvest: 100 % manual
Sol : Calcareous Clay, limestone

surface
Production area
50 ha
altitude
Altitude
300-350 m
age
Average age of vines
31 years

Vinification

100% Chardonnay

At their arrival in our cellar, the grapes are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press .
100 % crushed grapes

12 months (whose 3 months in stainless steel tank)
100 % oak barrels (whose 15% of new oak)

12,5% vol.

Tasting

Tasting note

Aromas of fresh almond, apple, biscuit notes and mineral flavours. Structure is solid and persistent.

Food pairings

Ideal with prawns and fish cooked in a hot sauce.

temperature
Serving
temperature

10-12°C

date
Should be drunk between

2019-2022