Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Dom D'Auvenay
Label Name:
 
Auxey Duresses les Clous
Vintage:
 
2002
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy (Côte de Beaune) — Auxey-Duresses (Les Clous)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
Noted scores for the 2002 vintage include: Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ~92. Pierre Rovani cited ~94 and Wine Spectator reported ~96; Jancis Robinson ~18/20; Vinous ~91+. Sources: Idealwine auction and listings, Cru Wine, VinsGrandsCrus and Domaine summaries

Tasting Note
Yellow fruit and pear with almond, honeyed minerality, saline citrus and subtle oak; powerful, concentrated and very long finish with bright mineral tension.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with butter, scallops, creamy poultry dishes, soft cheeses. Asian: steamed fish with soy/ginger, sashimi/sushi, miso‑glazed cod, delicate dim sum.

Production Method
Estate-grown, biodynamic viticulture; hand-harvested Chardonnay, barrel fermentation/ageing with significant new oak and extended élevage.

Vineyard Info
Domaine d'Auvenay (Lalou Bize‑Leroy) is a tiny, highly regarded biodynamic producer based in Saint‑Romain, owning small Les Clous parcels within Auxey‑Duresses. Known for low yields and meticulous winemaking.