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Auxey-Duresses
Niché au creux des appellations Bourgogne hautes Côtes de Beaune, Meursault et Monthélie, l'AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) Auxey Duresses, appellation Villages de la Côte de Beaune, s'étend sur la commune du même nom.

A terroir that produces complex, aromatic wines

The Auxey-Duresses appellation d'origine contrôlée is a Village appellation in the vineyards of Côte de Beaune, Côte-d'Or. The appellation comprises 9 Climats classified as Premier Cru.

L'AOC Auxey-Duresses, est situé au seuil d'une vallée qui, depuis la Côte de Beaune, s'enfonce dans les Hautes-Côtes sur la route de La Rochepot et d'Autun. Auxey-Duresses (prononcé Aussey) avec ses hameaux de Petit-Auxey et de Melin, est sans doute, en Bourgogne, l'un des sanctuaires de la vigne celte et gallo-romaine
This former dependency of Cluny Abbey once divided its activity between grain mills and grape presses. Only the latter remain today to produce this Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée, instituted in 1937.

Ce sont près de 135 hectares de sols d'argile et de calcaire qui font naître à chaque vendange neuf climats classés en premier Cru. Un climat tempéré et des influences continentales donne au raisin une force particulière pour des vins Auxey Duresses rouges puissants et charnus et des Auxey Duresses blancs plutôt gourmands.

Nature clearly delineates the reds and whites. Following on from Volnay and Monthélie, the Bourdon mountain has a very stony marl-limestone bedrock that gives the Duresses their impetus, a climate with east and southeast exposure. 
On the southeastern flank of the Bourdon mountain, which separates the village of Auxey Duresses from the vineyards of Monthélie, the wines grown on this hill are exclusively red. Here, Pinot noir finds the soil and sunshine it needs to flourish, expressing its full character and producing full-bodied wines. On the other side of the village, Mont Mélian overlooks the Meursault vineyards. With its limestone soils, the climate of the Val faces south. Marl prevails over limestone at La Chapelle. The finesse of Mont Mélian's soil heralds Meursault and Puligny, a white wine paradise.
It's on this very fine soil that Auxey Duresses winegrowers come to cultivate the Chardonnay that gives these aromatic white wines.

AOC Auxey Duresses: authentic Burgundy wines

Even if the emblematic Pommard overshadows the Auxey Duresses vineyard due to its proximity, the appellation nonetheless delivers wines renowned for their character and powerful tannins, especially for the reds. "Les Duresses", "Les Ecussaux", "Les Grands Champs" and "La Chapelle" are all climats classified as Premiers Crus, giving the vineyard a noble reputation.
Les vins rouges d'Auxey Duresses présentent une robe subtile de rubis et un bouquet rappelant les fruits rouges bien mûrs ou les fruits noirs tels que le cassis, la mûre ou encore la myrtille. En bouche, l'attaque est légèrement astringente pour vite laisser la place des notes cuirées et épicées.
La robe des vins blancs Auxey Duresses présente un jaune clair irisé de reflets dorés. Le nez dévoile des senteurs de biscuits, d'amandes fraîches et une riche présence minérale. La dégustation est gourmande et le final en bouche s'estompe lentement pour laisser le temps aux arômes de s'imprégner.

Subtle, elegant gastronomic pairings

Le velouté des vins rouges Auxey Duresses se marient à la perfection avec des mets de qualité et surtout pour accompagner de viandes à chair fine et tendre telles que le veau, l'agneau, le lapin ou une volaille. C'est avec cette dernière que ce vin s'exprime le mieux, un Premier Cru Auxey Duresses sur une poularde ou un chapon est le parfait compagnon. De par ses qualités, le vin rouge Auxey Duresses préfèrera un fromage gourmand et crémeux à l'image d'un Chaource, d'un Brie ou d'un Saint Nectaire.
Auxey Duresses white wines are a perfect match for river or marsh products. Enjoy with carnivorous fish such as pike or zander, or with snails or frogs' legs. On the cheese side, it will perfectly balance the strength of Livarot, Epoisses or Bleu des Causses, and even Roquefort.
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Maison Louis Latour - Auxey-Duresses 2020

pinot noir
beautiful finish
roast veal

"An aerial red that's worth the detour!

Auxey-Duresses is located at the threshold of a valley which, from the Côte de Beaune, plunges into the Hautes Côtes on the road to La Rochepot and Autun. With its dark ruby hue, this Auxey-Duresses 2020 reveals a nose of red berries and nutmeg. Fresh and airy on the palate, it offers aromas of blackberry and cherry, with marked tannins and a fine finish.

Rodolphe Demougeot - Auxey-Duresses Les Clous 2023

90/100 Decanter

(Vintage 2022 notes)
pinot noir
ripe fruit
expressive

"To be enjoyed with a lentil savoury, to awaken your taste buds... "

The highly expressive nose of this Auxey-Duresses reveals explosive aromas of red and black fruits, with a hint of flowers. Powerful yet supple, the palate is full of finesse, with discreet oak.

Domaine Fabien Coche - Auxey-Duresses blanc 2023

16/20 Jancis Robinson

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92/100 Decanter

(Vintage 2022 notes)
chardonnay
long finish
dazzling

"Beautiful complexity and freshness".

This Auxey-Duresses reveals lovely, delicate aromas of white fruit (pear, apple) on the nose, with floral notes and hints of hazelnut. Fresh and well-balanced, the palate offers a beautiful minerality underlining the structure, in a silky texture with a slight unctuosity, for a persistent finish on hints of vanilla and butter.

Louis Jadot - Auxey-Duresses 2022

pinot noir
beautiful finish

"A Gem Pinot Noir, full of freshness and delicacy".

This Auxey-Duresses 2021 reveals a nose with notes of red berries and nutmeg. Fresh and airy on the palate, with pronounced tannins and a fine finish. Serve with a good Mont d'Or.

Domaine Jessiaume - Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Ecussaux 2022

92/100 James Suckling

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90-92/100 Inside Burgundy - Jasper Morris

chardonnay
long finish
dazzling
1er cru

"Beautiful complexity and freshness".

"Still young, this Auxey-Duresses is rich and creamy, but retains a lovely freshness, with aromas of lemon tart and lemon blossom giving it brightness in a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel. Discreet and well-integrated, it presents a lemony complexity in a long, silky finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Drink now or cellar. (James Suckling 2024)

Nicolas Fèvre Auxey-Duresses 2020

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4.2/5 (4 avis)

pinot noir
elegant
beef tartare

"A confidential vintage ... and that's a shame!

Auxey-Duresses is located at the threshold of a valley which, from the Côte de Beaune, plunges into the Hautes Côtes on the road to La Rochepot and Autun. Neither too light nor too dark ruby in color, this balance continues on the nose, rich in berries such as raspberry and blackcurrant, with a hint of spice. On the palate, the wine is fine and supple from the outset, sappy, tannic and elegantly woody, without lacking in freshness.

Bouchard Père & Fils - Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses 2017

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4/5 (2 avis)

pinot noir
structured
1er cru

The village of Auxey-Duresses nestles in a valley between Meursault and Monthélie. Monthélie. Its vineyards are divided into three islets, the most prestigious of which produces Premiers Crus, such as the Duresses, the appellation's most famous parcel. of the appellation. A confidential red to be aged, offering great structure and character.

Agnès Paquet - Auxey-Duresses 2014

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3.2/5 (4 avis)

16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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Cité Hachette

(2013 vintage notes)

With Auxey Duresse 2014, Agnès Paquet signs the thirteenth vintage of this gourmet cuvée with its charming fruitiness. Here, the Pinot Noir expresses roundness, suppleness and aromas of morello cherry and blackcurrant buds.

H. & G. Buisson - Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Ecusseaux 2010

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4.3/5 (3 avis)

Note : Bourgogne Aujourd'hui 16,5/20
Développant un bouquet très fin, surtout fruité (cassis, framboise) avec une nuance animale en vin vieux (musc fumé), Les Ecusseaux est un rouge souple, doté de bons tanins, bien charpenté dans sa jeunesse avec un potentiel de garde intéressant qui le rend généreux et velouté en texture au fil du temps. Une très belle bouteille !

Christophe Buisson - Auxey-Duresses 2009

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3.5/5 (2 avis)

Notes : Guide Hachette 1*(Vin très réussi), Gault Millau 15,5/20
« Cet auxey est d'un juste équilibre entre la gourmandise et le vin de caractère. Cerise noire, cassis et violette s'expriment nettement avec, en finale, quelques tanins fermes qui appellent la table. » (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2012 - Gault Millau)