Winery Foure-Roumier-de FosseyAuxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Les Écusseaux'

The wine region of Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Les Écusseaux'

The wine region of Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Les Écusseaux' is located in the region of Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Jessiaume Père & Fils or the Domaine Henri & Gilles Buisson produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Les Écusseaux' are Pinot noir et Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 'Les Écusseaux' often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, oak or spices and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, red fruit or mushroom.

The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.