In the luminous shadow of Burgundy’s great slopes, the Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2022, Domaine du Comte Armand speaks like an ink stroke on vellum: clean, chiselled and vibrating with restrained energy. Made exclusively from Pinot Noir, its nobility comes from clay-limestone soils enriched with iron oxides, where vines managed in biodynamics find natural breathing space and depth. This 1er Cru embodies refinement, precision and momentum for lovers seeking a wine that is both bursting with fruit, supported by a mineral backbone, and shaped by measured élevage. It addresses table aesthetes who enjoy pairing the grace of a great Burgundy red with careful service, patient cellaring and the beauty of a shared moment. A cuvée that never overstates itself, but lets sensitivity speak with noble, subtle and lasting intensity.

Assemblage et vinification

This wine is a pure Pinot Noir, hand-harvested, with total destemming to preserve delicate texture. Domaine du Comte Armand handles the fruit with tact, prioritising a clear expression of the vintage and the terroir. The élevage lasts about 18 months in oak barrels, with roughly 20% new oak to add complexity without ever masking the fruit’s brightness. The biodynamic cultivation enhances the sense of soil and the overall harmony of the cuvée, delivering lively energy, aromatic precision and notable structure. The care taken at every stage, from harvest to cellar rest, is evident in the wine’s verticality, tactile suppleness and elegant finish.

Notes de dégustation

• Colour : Bright ruby red, clear, with transparent highlights that reflect controlled extraction and a pursuit of elegance rather than opulence.
• Nose : A noble bouquet of red and black fruits with a blue-fruit dimension, lifted by notes of shortbread, white flowers and fine spices. Aromatically aristocratic—both expressive and restrained.
• Palate : Direct and pure attack, finely textured, silky tannins and measured firmness. Lively acidity brings refreshing structure, extended by a mineral thread and a long finish on ripe fruit and wet stone.

Serving temperature and advice

Serve between 15 and 16°C in large Burgundy glasses to reveal the floral expression and the lace of the tannins. When young, decanting for 30 to 45 minutes helps open the bouquet and round the texture. This cuvée has a remarkable ageing potential, with an optimal drinking window around 2027 to 2037 depending on preference. Store in a cellar, undisturbed, at a stable temperature and away from light to let the wine gain complexity without losing its natural freshness.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs : delicate charcuterie, slices of cured ham, mushroom puff pastries, forest-style toasts.
• Starters : pâté en croûte, roast herb poultry, veal tartare with black truffle, delicate game terrine.
• Main courses : roasted lamb with reduced jus, pink duck, feathered game, braised chuck, festive dishes with reduced, aromatic sauces.
• Cheeses : aged Comté, truffled Brillat-Savarin, Jura tommes, well-matured Langres.
• Desserts : thin Morello cherry tart, spiced poached pear, dark chocolate and red fruit entremets.

Tasting occasions

The Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2022 from Domaine du Comte Armand is the natural companion for moments that celebrate nuance and the drive of Burgundy terroir:

• To mark a refined occasion where feeling and restraint harmonise.
• At a gastronomic dinner centred on roasted meats and flavourful sauces.
• As a connoisseur’s gift for a knowledgeable Burgundy enthusiast.

Characteristics

• Name : Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru 2022, Domaine du Comte Armand
• Appellation : Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru AOC
• Type : Red wine
• Vintage : 2022
• Grape : Pinot Noir (100%)
• Viticulture : Biodynamics
• Ageing : about 18 months in oak barrels, including 20% new oak
• Alcohol : 13.5%
• Terroir : clay-limestone soils rich in iron oxides
• Cellaring : recommended drinking window 2027–2037
• Serving temperature : 15–16°C