Auxey-Duresses AOC Premier Cru 2021 Comte Armand

The Auxey-Duresses from Domaine Comte Armand is a red wine produced in the Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, using 100% Pinot Noir grapes. This cuvée comes from a south-facing parcel in the "Les Argillas" area, characterized by particularly calcareous soil, with 30% active limestone, which gives a distinctive minerality to the wine. The vines have an average age of 40 years and are cared for according to the principles of organic and biodynamic viticulture.

The vinification involves the total destemming of the bunches and fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, followed by aging for 18 months in oak barrels. This process allows to preserve the balance between freshness and structure, enhancing the varietal characteristics of Pinot Noir and the peculiarities of the terroir of Auxey-Duresses.

It has a dark ruby red color and a bouquet of aromas of small red and black fruits, such as currant and blackberry, accompanied by delicate spicy notes. On the palate it is intense and rich, with well-integrated tannins that offer a soft and enveloping structure. Thanks to its structure and vivacity, it can be enjoyed young to appreciate its freshness, but it is also able to evolve well in the bottle for up to 10 years.

This Pinot Noir is ideal to pair with meat dishes such as roast lamb or duck confit.