Auxey-Duresses - Les Clous - 2009 - Leroy Domaine d'Auvenay - 0,75L

Contractual photo /in perfect condition

An exceptional Aligoté, blending tension, purity and aromatic intensity, crafted by the legendary Domaine d’Auvenay.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: AOP Auxey-Duresses
Climat: Les Clous
Domaine: Domaine d’Auvenay (Leroy)
Vintage: 2009
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Aging: Long aging in oak barrels, with a high proportion of new oak
Appearance: Pale golden yellow, brilliant and limpid

🍇 Tasting Notes

Nose: Expressive and refined, revealing aromas of ripe white fruits (pear, apple), zesty citrus notes and a cutting minerality. Subtle floral nuances (honeysuckle, acacia) and a slightly buttery, spicy background enrich the bouquet.
Palate: Ample and silky, with perfectly integrated acidity bringing freshness and tension. Flavours of white fruits, hazelnut and flint stone weave together elegantly. Barrel aging provides structure and a creamy texture without masking the purity of the terroir.
Finish: Long and persistent, marked by a vibrant minerality and remarkable depth.

🍴 Food Pairings

🦞 Seared scallops, langoustines, fine oysters
🐟 Roasted sea bass, sole meunière, turbot with beurre blanc
🍗 Bresse chicken with morels, veal sweetbreads in cream sauce
🧀 36-month Comté, truffled Brie, Beaufort

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Thanks to its razor-sharp acidity and meticulous aging, this Auxey-Duresses "Les Clous" 2009 has a cellaring potential of 15 to 20 years. Over time, it will evolve towards more complex notes of dried fruits, honey and white truffle.

🌡 Serving Temperature: 12-14°C, with prior aeration to fully reveal its richness.

🏰 About Domaine d’Auvenay

Led by Lalou Bize-Leroy, Domaine d’Auvenay is a living legend in the world of Burgundian Chardonnay. Produced with biodynamic practices and the utmost care, each cuvée is a true work of art, highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide. “Les Clous” is a masterful expression of Auxey-Duresses, revealing unmatched minerality and purity.