Auxey-Duresses AC 2017
Olivier Leflaive
Terroir: Auxey-Duresses is a cuvée vinified from the nearest named places of Meursault (Macabrée, Hautés, Boutonniers, Vireux, Closeaux, La Canée). Soil consists of calcareous clay and limestone.
Vinification: Harvesting is done 100% by hand. Once grapes arrive in the cellar, they are immediately and carefully pressed with a pneumatic press. The wine spends 12 months aging, 3 of which are spent in stainless steel. Once finished, the wine is transferred to 100% oak barrels (15% new oak).
Additional Information
Aromas of fresh almond, apple, biscuit notes and mineral flavors. Structure is solid and persistent.
Technical Details
- Appellation: Meursault
- Winemaker: Franck Grux
- Sustainability: Sustainable Practices
- Soil: calcareous clay, limestone
- Vineyard Acreage: 137ha
- Alcohol: 13%
- Sizes Available: 750ml
- Pack Size: 12/750ml
- Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Recent Press
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The Wine Advocate Author: William Kelley
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2019"Aromas of white peach, flowers and pastry cream introduce the 2017 Auxey-Duresses Blanc, a medium-bodied, incisive wine that appears to lack a little concentration, though it's also more introverted than many of Leflaive's 2017s." -
Score: 91 Points
Wine Enthusiast Author: Roger Voss
Date: Friday, November 8, 2019"This village makes enticing, approachable Chardonnay. This wine fits that description, with intense freshness, acidity and citrus flavors. With its light touch of wood, the wine is ready to drink."
