Arthur Gras : Auxey-Duresses Village "Les Hautés" 2023

Characteristics and tasting advice for Auxey-Duresses Village "Les Hautés" 2023 by Arthur Gras

Tasting

Appearance
The wine shows a pale straw-yellow color with crystalline highlights, reflecting the finesse of this white Burgundy.

Nose
The nose offers delicate floral aromas accompanied by fresh citrus notes, revealing the aromatic complexity typical of Chardonnay on this terroir.

Palate
On the palate, this wine delights with its lovely roundness and remarkable length. The zesty finish brings a freshness characteristic of the appellation, offering very pleasant aromatic persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with seafood and grilled fish. It also elegantly accompanies poultry with creamy sauces and can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.

Serving and cellaring

Auxey-Duresses Village "Les Hautés" 2023 is best enjoyed at 50–54°F (10–12°C). It can be appreciated now and will evolve favorably until around 2028.

The character and precision of a white Burgundy by Arthur Gras

The estate

Founded in 1979, the family-run Domaine Alain Gras, based in Saint-Romain in Burgundy, cultivates around 15 hectares across Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses, and Meursault. Alain Gras and his son Arthur Gras have co-managed the estate since 2020. Arthur Gras promotes a rigorous single-vineyard approach, notably on the Sous le Château climat. Sustainable viticulture and careful élevage showcase Burgundy’s clay-limestone soils.

The vineyard

The lieu-dit "Les Hautés" takes its name from its privileged position on the upper eastern slope at the entrance to the Auxey-Duresses valley. This 57.71-are plot enjoys favorable exposure, allowing Chardonnay to fully express the character of this Burgundian appellation.

The vintage

The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was marked by contrasting weather conditions. After a mild winter and an early spring, summer alternated between hot spells and cooler periods. These conditions enabled a slow, gradual ripening of Chardonnay, fostering aromatic development while preserving natural acidity.

Winemaking and aging

Auxey-Duresses Village "Les Hautés" 2023 is crafted using traditional methods. After hand harvesting and pneumatic pressing, alcoholic and malolactic fermentations take place in barrels under temperature control. Aging lasts 12 months in barrels, 30% of which are new, bringing complexity and structure to the wine.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay.