Auxey - Duresses 2019, Domaine Pascal Prunier - Bonheur
Auxey - Duresses 2019, Domaine Pascal Prunier - Bonheur
Date Tasted: 10/2023
Nestled at the gateway of a valley extending from the Côte de Beaune into the Hautes Côtes, Auxey-Duresses, affectionately pronounced as "Aussey," graces the landscape with its presence. The journey along the road from Beaune to Autun winds through hump-backed hillsides, revealing the charm of this Celtic and Gallo-Roman wine-growing haven. Alongside its hamlets, Petit-Auxey and Mélian, Auxey-Duresses boasts a historical legacy as a former property of the esteemed abbey of Cluny, where both grains and grapes once flourished. While the corn mills have faded into history, the enduring legacy of wine presses remains.
Elevated to the esteemed AOC status in 1937, Auxey-Duresses is a testament to the enduring spirit of Bourgogne's winemaking tradition.
In Auxey-Duresses, the terroir unfolds like a lyrical composition, with nature dictating the ideal plots for white and red wines. Ascending the hill of Bourdon, an extension of the esteemed Volnay and Monthélie, the soil transforms into a pebbly marl limestone mix. This imparts vitality to the east/southeast facing vineyards of Duresses.
🍷 Appearance: Shiny, medium ruby colour.
👃 Nose: A delightful journey begins with a pandesia of fresh red berries, including cranberry and red cherry. The aromatic profile is enriched with an impressive layer of earthiness and subtle spice.
👅 Palate: Exhibiting a round and well-balanced structure, this wine charms with its delicious tannins and vibrant acidity. Fruit-driven yet persistent, it unveils a delicate complexity featuring notes of spice, earth, mushroom, and a herbal nuance.
💞 Finish: The finish is both long and delightful.
🍷 Drink or Hold: This vintage has gracefully entered its drinking window, extending until 2028.
🍽️ Food Pairing: Indulge in a perfect culinary pairing with pasta topped with a rich mushroom sauce.
Score: 93 / 100
Name: Auxey - Duresses
Producer: Domaine Pascal Prunier - Bonheur
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2019
Region: AOC Auxey - Duresses, Bourgogne, France
Alcohol: 13%
Retail Price: 45€
Serving temperature: 15-18 C°
Drink it until 2028