Jessiaume Auxey Duresses 1er Ecussaux Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jessiaume
Label Name:
 
Auxey Duresses 1er Ecussaux Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 92/100; Jasper Morris / Inside Burgundy 90–92; favorable notes from Decanter and listed on wine retailers (e. g. wine. com) with 13

Tasting Note
Clear lemon; aromas of lemon blossom, green apple and pear with subtle baking spice. Medium–full, creamy mid-palate, chalky minerality, bright acidity and a long, silky lemon-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled or roasted salmon, roast chicken, creamy pasta, mild/soft cheeses (Brie, Comté). Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed white fish with ginger & scallions, miso‑glazed black cod, tempura, lightly spiced Thai seafood dishes.

Production Method
Organic viticulture; whole-bunch direct pressing, decanting, must moved to oak (25% new) for natural fermentation; 12 months on lees in barrel, then 4–6 months in stainless tank.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jessiaume (est. mid‑19th century, Santenay) owns Premier Cru parcels including Les Ecussaux. Converted to organic practices under a modernized team led by William Waterkeyn; small‑scale, low‑intervention winemaking.