AUXEY-DURESSES 1ER CRU CLIMAT DU VAL 2018

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2018  

Nestled between the two famed villages of Volnay and Meursault, Auxey-Duresses has only 150 ha of vines, which has always meant that this appellation has remained out of the limelight.
The plot 'Climat du Val', neighbor of the famous 1er Cru “Les Duresses”, enjoys a South exposure. As its name indicates, the landscape is very hilly. In the past, Climat evoked a particular plot, and designated a place whose position, exposure, soil, altitude and neihbouring gave individual features for Pinot and Chardonnay to ''acclimatize'' harmoniously and produce specific premium wines.

The vineyards of Auxey-Duresses is oriented South and Southeast. Altitude between 260 and 360 meters. The appellation is divided into two parts: one directly south of Meursault and the other toward St Romain, producing more mineral wines. The soils are calcareous with a small proportion of clay.

100% Pinot Noir

Colour: beautiful deep red with ruby reflections.
Nose : intense aromas of red fruits, black cherry, with some grilled and spicy notes.
Palate: combines roundness and greediness, is marked by a final freshness.

Hand picked on September 5, 2018.
In the winery: the grapes are 100% de-stemmed but not crushed (therefore whole) and put in vats by gravity. Total maceration of 24 days including 1 week at cold temperature (12°C): fermentation with indigenous yeasts only. Frequent punching of the cap.
Aging: 18 months on lees without racking, 35% new barrels.

Ideal partner of fine meat and white meats. Its supple attack and its notes of red and black fruits make it a wine of synthesis. This charming wine shines on raw hams and cold cuts, roasted veal and pork, brochettes, rabbit, but also pasta with herbs or poultry risottos. Grilled fish is also seductive.

15-16°C

From 4 to 7 years.

Quality and quantity for an exceptional vintage!
After a very mild winter, perhaps too mild, this vintage was marked by two contrasting periods. The spring was sunny and milk, with no frost, although there were some localized storms with significant episodes of hail that hit certain plots hard on the Côte de Nuits in June. Then the summer was very dry and very hot, blocking the ripening process in some areas. the harvest began with the Côte de Beaune whites at the end of August. Harvesting was early and was exceptionally abundant. The wonderfully healthy crop promised great potential for producing highly sophisticated wines.