Comte Armand, Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru 2018
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
In Stock
- Vintage2018
- ColourRed
- ProducerComte Armand
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- Sub RegionAuxey-Duresses
- DesignationAOP
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV14
- LWIN12610172018
- Avg. Critic Score4★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
Offering up aromas of red berries, raspberries, plums and spices, the 2018 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru is medium to full-bodied, charming and succulent, built around lively acids and supple tannins. This is a pretty, elegant Auxey that defies stereotypes of the appellation. As usual, it's a blend of Bretterins and Duresses.
- Reviewer Name: William Kelley
- Review Date: February 2020
The 2018 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru is a blend of two parcels, Les Bréterins (limestone soils) and, further down in the village, Les Duresses (deep clayey soils). This has a very cohesive bouquet of raspberry preserve, cranberry and pressed rose petal aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, a superb line of acidity and impressive structure on the finish. This is clearly a step up from the 2017 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru and comes recommended.
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2038
- Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
- Review Date: January 2020