Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Climat du Val
At a Glance
- Size: 0.26 ha (0.64 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: ⅔ planted in 1960, ⅓ in 1977
- Terroir: Steep south-facing slope, rocky soils of limestone and some clay.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic methods
- Vinification: Sorted twice, 100% de-stemmed. 15-day ambient yeast fermentation with regular pump-overs. Aged 15-18 months in barrel (10-22% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.