Esprit Leflaive
Auxey-Duresses
In the Côte de Beaune area, just north west of Meursault, Auxey-Duresses lies in an east-west valley where most of the vineyard will have soil composed of marl and limestone. The vineyard sits a little higher in altitude than its neighbors in Meursault, which creates more restrained wine. The Auxey-Duresses Blanc comes from purchased grapes that are farmed and certified biodynamic, from a site the family has been working with for many years.
1.28 ha of Biodynamically farmed vibes located in Auxey Duresses in the hamlet of Melin. The family works with long term agreement; the plots are owned by members of the family or long-time friends of the family.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Côte de Beaune
- Sub-Appellation
- Auxey-Duresses AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- 12 months in oak (15% new) then 6 months in stainless steel vat.
- Alcohol
- 13.17%
The Auxey-Duresses offers a lovely nose, both lemony and rich, with a touch of fresh almond and a palate which offers medium concentration, fuller than the lighter Puligny style, a light richness, and good length. Beautifully balanced and from a region that is gaining quite a following.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2023
"Lemon, lime, toasty oak and a hint of the seashore are the themes in this fluid white. Refreshing, leaving a citrus, mineral and oak spice aftertaste. Drink now through 2028. 125 cases imported."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2025
