Identity
| Producer | Domaine d'Auvenay |
| Year | 2016 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Aligoté |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | white |
| Aroma | notes of lemon confit, fresh almond, white flowers, gunflint, and iodized touches |
| Palate | impressive mineral tension, depth, and saline persistence, leaving an impression of absolute purity |
| Finish | persistent saline finish with purity and depth |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with pan-seared scallops, grilled lobster, asparagus risotto, and aged goat cheeses |
| Aging Potential | can be cellared until 2035, developing tertiary aromas of honey, dried fruits, and white truffle |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
Terroir
| Soil | chalky stony soils |
| Vine Age | vines replanted in 1989 |
Interesting facts
| Produced by Lalou Bize-Leroy, a renowned biodynamic producer; very limited production (~1000 bottles annually); considered one of the finest expressions of Aligoté in Burgundy; vines replanted in 1989 on a small 0.33ha parcel on a north-facing steep slope in Auxey-Duresses |
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