Auxey Duresses 1er Cru 2023 Domaine Comte Armand 750ml

Grape: 100% Pinot Noir.
Region: France> Bourgogne> Cote D'Or> Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru.
Notes: 13.5% alc., 50yr Old vines (avg.), certified organic (biodynamic pratices), 18 -24 months French oak (25% new).

Description: Domaine Comte Armand is located in Pommard in the Côte de Beaune and is famous for its monopole Premier Cru vineyard, Clos des Épeneaux. In 1828, the Clos des Epeneaux and related buildings, known as the Fief de Rancy, situated in the centre of the village of Pommard, became part of the estate of the Count Armand. The estate remained as such until 1994 when it annexed a vineyard plot situated in the neighboring village of Volnay, then later parcels from the village of Auxey-Duresses. The grapes of two of the most prized parcels of the village are assembled for this wine. Les Breterins is a south-facing parcel with light, white soil prompting earlier ripeness and wines abundant with fruit. Les Duresses is southeast facing with brown clay, giving more dense, and tannic results. Combining these two parcels results in a serious, powerful wine. The 2023 is a beautiful wine showing a lovely, feminine style with tart cherry, pepper, and bramble. Very fine tannins that are integrated allowing a seamless combination of fruit, terroir, and texture.

Food pairings: Charcuterie, cheese (aged goat, brie, camembert, swiss), chicken, duck, eggplant, game meats, ginger, lamb, mushrooms, salmon (heartier fish), vegetarian, etc.