Top 100 wines of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru

Discover the top 100 best wines of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru of Côte de Beaune as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru

The wine region of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru is located in the region of Auxey-Duresses of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pierre Boisson or the Domaine Hospices de Beaune produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, black fruit or pepper and sometimes also flavors of leather, black cherries or earthy.

In the mouth of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 26 estates and châteaux in the of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, producing 29 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru

wines from the region of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of quick beef bourguignon, simple veal sauté or duck legs with honey and orange.

News from the vineyard of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru

The Saint-Véran appellation seen by Kevin Tessieux

Kévin Tessieux, President of the appellation’s winegrower union, shares his perspective on the Saint-Véran appellation and tell us about the origin of its name. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux sociaux : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VinsdeBourgogneofficiel Twitter : https://twitter.com/VinsdeBourgogne​​​ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.li ...

Cambridge University study suggests smaller glasses can reduce overall wine consumption

The researchers conducted a crossover trial featuring 217 UK households that drink wine on a regular basis. They were randomly given 290ml or 350ml glasses to drink from during the four-week study period. Researchers noted that wine consumption fell by 6.5% when those featured in the study were drinking from the smaller glasses. The trial also focused on bottle sizes. The households taking part in the survey spent two weeks drinking from full-sized 75cl bottles and two weeks drinking from half b ...

National Restaurant Awards 2022 announced

The announcement of the National Restaurant Awards 2022 again confirmed London’s supremacy in the British dining scene. The capital occupies 60 out of the 100 best restaurant spots, as well as seven of the top 10. The two leading restaurants, however, will require London foodies to travel and attest to the vibrancy of the British scene as a whole: Ynyshir in Machynlleth, Powys (Wales) and Moor Hall in Aughton, Lancashire, occupy the first and second spots respectively. Led by chef Gareth Ward, a ...