2022 Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Les Duresses, Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge

The Lafouge family and their involvement in vineyards can be traced all the way back to the middle of the 17th century. But, for now, we are focusing on the 2 generations who are currently running the domaine. Gilles has really made a name for himself over the past 20 years, consistently producing wines of high quality from the emerging appellation of Auxey-Duresses. Now that the appellation is being touted as ‘the next big thing’ thanks to the change in climate and its proximity to Meursault, his talented son, Maxime will be able to bask in the increasing glory of their various offerings. Officially, “Les Duresses” is the best vineyard in the appellation, hence it gave its name to the village. Although classically Auxey, quite structured with great minerality and sense of stone, it is also packed full of very classy, fully phenolically-ripe fruit