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    Pierre André Auxey-Duresses

    2018
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    History

    Originally rooted on Corton hill in the best terroirs of the Côte de Beaune, Pierre André revolutionised Bourgogne wine with his new ideas, his energy and his innate nose for business. His name, now a brand whose reputation has grown over the generations, brings to mind the most wonderful appellations for lovers of Bourgogne wines.

    Auxey-Duresses

    Grape variety

    Pinot Noir

    Origin

    Auxey-Duresses (pronounced Aussey) is located in a valley which coming from the Côte de Beaune, sinks in to the Hautes Côtes on the road to Rochepot and Autun. The appellation covers the town of Auxey-Duresses and its hamlets Auxey and Petit Melin. It adjoins the appelations of Meursault, Saint-Aubin, Monthelie and St.
    Romain. The Climat "Le Val" overlooks the village.

    Soil

    Very stony marly and limestone soils.

    Vinification

    Traditional vinification in thermos-regulated stainless steel vats on a 3 weeks period: Cold pre-fermentation maceration around 8 ° C. Pigeages and pumping over to extract colour and structure. Fermentation with a peak temperature around 30 ° C. Post fermentation maceration at 25 ° C. Ageing in oak barrels between 8 to 16 months with malolactic fermentation. 40% of new oak barrels.

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    Auxey-Duresses

    sensory characteristic

    Colour

    A bright ruby colour.

    Nose

    A discreet nose with little black fruits aromas (blackcurrants, blackberry, blueberry). On the palate, a frank attack with a lot of fruits.

    Palate

    A beautiful typicity, minerality, and character on the finish.

    Recommendations

    Ideal with white meat, poultry or small fowl in a light sauce, or on delicate meats such as stewed or fried veal.

    Serving

    12 - 14°C

    Cellar potential

    Drink within 5 years.

    2018

    Ideal Conditions for High-Quality Wines

    The 2018 vintage in the Côte de Beaune benefited from ideal conditions throughout the vine's growing cycle. After a cold winter and generous spring rains recharging the water reserves, fine weather settled in from May. Generous sunshine and warm temperatures without excess allowed harmonious vineyard development.

    The hot and dry summer did not cause water stress thanks to the reserves accumulated in spring. Cool nights also preserved the acidity and aromatic freshness of the grapes. The harvest took place under ideal conditions between late August and mid-September depending on the sectors, with generous but controlled yields.

    White Wines

    The 2018 Côte de Beaune white wines are distinguished by their incredible aromatic complexity, explosive on the nose with white fruits and citrus. On the palate, they combine great concentration, superb mineral freshness, and a strong expression of the terroir.

    Red Wines

    The 2018 red wines from the Côte de Beaune display an intense ruby robe and gourmand nose of fresh red fruits and sweet spices. These are structured and powerful wines with fine and elegant tannins, perfectly reflecting their different terroirs. This sunny and balanced vintage offers Côte de Beaune wines of great concentration with lots of substance and smoothness, but also superb freshness and tension.


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