COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Michel Prunier et Fille
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Auxey-Duresses Blanc from Michel Prunier et Fille is a 100% Chardonnay from the Burgundy region. This appellation is known for producing elegant, fresh, and balanced wines. The Prunier estate is a family-run domain with a long history, emphasizing the expression of terroir and vintage in their wines. The estate's vineyards are situated in Auxey-Duresses, an appellation recognized for its limestone soils.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
11-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Clive Coates MW called Michel Prunier 'the best grower in Auxey-Duresses'.
Fact 02
Auxey-Duresses is one of Burgundy's smaller appellations.
Fact 03
The Prunier estate has been in the family for four generations.
Fact 04
Estelle Prunier joined her father in winemaking in 2004.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Auxey-Duresses Blanc is made from 100% Chardonnay. Fermentation is initiated in tanks and then transferred to oak barrels, where it continues along with malolactic fermentation. The wine undergoes aging for 8 to 10 months in oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used. The Prunier estate practices sustainable viticulture, aiming to express the unique characteristics of the Auxey-Duresses terroir and the specific vintage.
