Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses
At a Glance
- Size: 0.48 ha (1.19 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: Planted in 1946
- Terroir: South-facing with stony, marly-limestone soil.
- 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 (20-30% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.