Roulot, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Brut Zero ripe dark cherries

ripe dark cherries

There is a sense of translucency I find absolutely compelling

weight and power to the medium weight plus flavors that benefit from the abundant sap that serves to buffer the firm acid spine shaping the bitter lemon-infected sour-sweet finish that offers excellent depth and persistence

Lovely and understated and a wine that should easily repay a decade plus of keeping

Winemakers have come and gone since its inception in 1990

Roulot, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Brut Zero ripe dark cherries(from Bas des Duresses and Les Grands Champs; 50% whole clusters). This is aromatically similar to the Monthlie though with a much broader array of floral elements thanks to the substantial percentage of whole clusters. The barely middleweight flavors are also on the lighter side but with better punch and notably better depth on the lingering and slightly more structured finale. This is really quite pretty and fashioned in an understated style.