Auxey-Duresses Rouge
At a Glance
- Size: 0.72 ha (1.78 ac)
- Variety: Pinot Noir
- Vine Age: ⅓ planted in 1966, ⅔ planted in 1976
- Terroir: Mostly from de-classified 1er Cru Climat du Val along with other small village-level parcels on slope. Southern exposure, stoney limestone-clay soil.
- Viticulture: Sustainable, organic methods
- Vinification: 100% de-stemmed, 6-8 day cold maceration (12°C). 18-22 day ambient yeast fermentation with regular pump-overs. Aged 15-18 months in oak barrels (10-20% new). Blended and aged another 2-6 months in tank.