Domaine Jean & Gilles Lafouge
Auxey is on the way up – think of it as the ‘new’ Saint-Aubin. Rising temperatures mean the grapes here no longer struggle to ripen and Gilles Lafouge’s range consists of beautifully crafted, un-showy but thoroughly satisfying red and white Burgundies.
The Les Hautés borders Meursault Vireuils and the Boutonniers sits right next door to Meix Chavaux – the former offering a floral, fluid style compared to the more focused Boutonniers.
The reds have that hugely attractive sweet core of fruit, fine tannins, freshness and vinous poise.
General information
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Country
France
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Region
Auxey-Duresses, Côte d'Or, Burgundy
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Total holdings
10ha
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Winemaker
Gilles Lafouge
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Established
1650
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Cultivation
Lutte raisonée
Wines produced
| Wine | Grapetype(s) | Vine age | Soil type | Vineyard area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auxey-Duresses blanc Les Hautés | Chardonnay | - | - | - |
| Auxey-Duresses Les Boutonniers | Chardonnay | - | - | - |
| Meursault | Chardonnay | - | - | - |
| Auxey-Duresses rouge | Pinot Noir | - | - | - |
| Auxey-Duresses 1er cru rouge Ecusseaux | Pinot Noir | - | - | - |
| Auxey-Duresses 1er cru rouge Climat du Val | Pinot Noir | - | - | - |
| Auxey-Duresses 1er cru rouge La Chapelle | Pinot Noir | - | - | - |
Viticulture / Vinification
White wines
- Indigenous yeasts for fermentations
- Élevage in oak, circa 20% new
- Minimal bâtonnage
Red wines
- Indigenous yeasts for fermentations
- Grapes are destemmed
- Élevage in oak, circa 20% new
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