Auxey-Duresses Blanc "Les Hautés" 2021 | Wine of the Domaine Lafouge

White Wine - Auxey-Duresses "Les Hautés" 2021 - Domaine Lafouge

The domaine lafougehas been established in Auxey-Duresses since the seventeenth century, leaving its mark on this village on the Côte de Beaune. Over the centuries, the Jean and Gilles Lafouge family estate has expanded its territory by exploring small neighbouring plots near Meursault and Pommard, reaching an area of 10 hectares. Thanks to a serious commitment to vineyard work (ploughing and organic compost) and cellar practices (use of wild yeasts), each wine of the Domaine captures the singularity of its terroir with subtlety and greed, avoiding any excess of exuberance. The Domaine has embodied the harmonious alliance of tradition and discretion for six generations, a firmly rooted state of mind that seems to be more fruitful today than ever.

This Auxey-Duresses "Les Hautés" 2021 - Domaine Lafouge is another mecca for whites on the appellation, it is located higher up the slope than "les boutonniers", next to the Climat "Vireuils" of Meursault. The white Auxey Duresses reveal aromas of reinette apple, fresh almond, toast and hazelnuts. Their supple character predominates, slightly enhanced by a rather discreet acidity. Sharing similarities with Meursault, these wines are generally enjoyed when tasted in their youth but can also age for finesse.

• Produced in Burgundy (Côte de Beaune)
• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2021
• Alcohol content: 13% vol

Capacity: 0.75 L