2023 Auxey-Duresses, Ropiteau Frères

A classic Burgundy from Ropiteau Frères, founded in 1848 in Meursault. The estate works sustainably and focuses on balance between fruit, acidity and discreet oak ageing, expressing the individual character of the vineyards with respect for tradition and terroir. The grapes are hand-harvested from the slopes of the Auxey-Duresses valley and vinified in stainless steel tanks for freshness, partly aged in French oak barrels for complexity, with 10 to 12 months of barrel ageing partly in new barrels. The wine is Pinot Noir or Chardonnay depending on the cuvée. Aroma of red cherries, raspberries and a hint of violet and light spice. The palate shows fresh fruit, fine tannins, discreet oak and a mineral nerve, with an elegant and well-balanced mouthfeel and a long, clean finish.