Auxey-Duresses 1st Growth "Les Duresses" 2022 - Domaine Lafouge

Tasting notes for the Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru "Les Duresses" 2022 - Domaine Lafouge

• EYE: This Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru "Les Duresses" 2022 from Domaine Lafouge presents a robe of deep and intense ruby red, announcing a beautiful concentration of material. Its clarity and brilliant reflections testify to careful vinification.
• NOSE: The wine reveals a complex and captivating aromatic bouquet. Aromas of ripe red and black fruits, almost stewed, mingle with slightly spicier notes, including licorice and undergrowth, revealing all the richness and finesse of this superb appellation from the Côte de Beaune.
• MOUTH: The "Les Duresses" 2022 cuvée immediately stands out for its elegant structure and velvety texture. Here, the tannins are fine and silky, perfectly integrated, while the freshness of red fruits persists, supported by nuances of cedar and black truffle. The finish is long and harmonious, leaving a pleasant sensation of fullness on the palate after tasting.

In short: This Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru "Les Duresses" 2022 from Domaine Lafouge is a red wine of great elegance and strong complexity; it can be opened now or cellared for 8 to 10 years to appreciate its constant evolution. This cuvée pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, such as beef fillet in crust, duck breast with cherries, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risottos, or a beautiful platter of aged cheeses.

Other appellations from this estate: Auxey-Duresses, Auxey-Duresses "Les Hautés", Auxey-Duresses "Climat du Val", Auxey-Duresses "La Chapelle", Auxey-Duresses "Les Duresses", Auxey-Duresses "Les Écussaux", Bourgogne Aligoté, Meursault "Clos de Rougeot", Pommard 1er Cru "Les Chanlins", Pommard "Les Noizons", Bourgogne Grand Ordinaire...