Jessiaume Auxey Duresses 1er Ecussaux Blanc 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume
Label Name:
 
Auxey Duresses 1er Ecussaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Burgundy - Auxey-Duresses (Côte de Beaune)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-13°C

Awards/Ratings
Praised on the producer site and by Decanter (Charles Curtis MW) for its richness (2021). Neal Martin/Vinous scores the 2021 blanc ~89–91. Hachette Guide gives a favourable review. 5%

Tasting Note
Ripe apple, quince and pear with baking spice, toasted hazelnut and creamy butter; concentrated, mineral-driven palate with bright acidity and a long, slightly honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster with beurre monté, mushroom risotto, soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: miso‑glazed cod, teriyaki or soy‑butter grilled fish, tempura, mild Thai coconut curries and creamy Japanese dishes.

Production Method
Direct pressing of whole grapes, settling in tank, barrel fermentation with natural yeasts; aged 12 months on lees in oak (≈25% new), then 4–6 months in stainless steel.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jessiaume (Santenay), founded 1850; ~15 ha, organic since 2016 (certified 2019). Parcellaire winemaking with low intervention; estate ownership and technical team updated in 2020s.