2023 Auxey-Duresses, Comte Armand

2023 Auxey-Duresses, Comte Armand

Auxey-Duresses is a relatively unknown village of the Côte de Beaune, tucked up above Meursault, next to Monthelie, on the way to St-Romain. This anonymity is in spite of its association with Lalou Bize-Leroy. Comte Armand's vines - in lieu-dit Largillas - sit just above her Les Clous vines. Largillas gives the most spectacular views of the pretty village, and have an enviable mid-slope position for a village parcel. It is always one of the best value and most characterful reds on our list. In 2023 it has a nervous, vibrant energy, with brilliant concentration and a fresh and juicy body.

Critic score
88/100 info
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Case, 6 Bottles
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In stock
£159.00
Bottle
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In stock
£26.50

Wine details

  • Region & country
    Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
  • Grape
    Pinot Noir
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2033info
  • Colour
    Red
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)

Tasting notes

The 2023 Auxey-Duresses Village was destemmed and aged in used barrels. It offers blackberry and blueberry fruit, a little muted at first but opening with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy red fruit. It is quite a juicy Auxey-Duresses, with a liberal sprinkling of black pepper on the finish. This will drink well for several years.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (January 2025)
(87—89)/100

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