2022, Domaine du Comte Armand, AUXEY-DURESSES, 1er Cru

The 2022 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru has a well-defined bouquet with brambly black fruit, wild strawberry and a touch of white pepper. This is much more complex than the Village Cru. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly finer tannins than the Village Cru, still quite structured, which is why Paul Zanetti told me he would do a longer barrel aging to soften the texture. Promising, but be patient. 89-91 Neal Martin, Vinous (2023).

A similar bright fresh purple, with just a little more fruit weight on the palate. A little bit plusher in texture than the village Auxey, but still with notable acidity behind. A crunchy energy alongside the darker fruit. **** 89-91 Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (2023).

Drinking Window: 2027 - 2037