{"product_id":"2018-leroy-auxey-duresses-blanc","title":"2018 Leroy Auxey-Duresses Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Leroy Auxey-Duresses Blanc is a rare glimpse into the white-wine magic of one of Burgundy’s most revered domaines. Crafted from Chardonnay in the limestone-rich slopes of Auxey-Duresses, it offers a refined, terroir-driven expression that sits between the tension of Meursault and the purity of Puligny. In typical Leroy fashion, this is a wine made in tiny quantities, prized by collectors for its depth, precision and remarkable aging capacity, and rooted in a Burgundian heritage dating back to the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Auxey-Duresses Blanc shows a luminous pale gold hue with green reflections, hinting at both ripeness and freshness. The nose is intensely detailed and delicate: white flowers, crushed chalk and lemon zest unfold into notes of ripe pear, green apple, almond cream and a subtle hint of fresh butter and hazelnut from élevage. With air, more complex nuances emerge—wet stone, chamomile tea and a faint touch of honey.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is simultaneously silky and vibrant, with that signature Leroy precision. A core of citrus and orchard fruit is wrapped in a fine, saline minerality and perfectly judged oak, offering layers of lemon curd, white peach and toasted almond. The acidity is lively but seamlessly integrated, giving length and tension to a long, chalky finish. 2018 is a generous vintage in Burgundy, so the texture is slightly richer, yet the balance remains impeccable. Enjoyable now with a brief decant, it has the structure and concentration to develop beautifully over 8–15 years, gaining more hazelnut, truffle and honeyed complexity in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuxey-Duresses sits in a cool, limestone-driven valley just west of Meursault, with marl and clay-limestone soils that are ideal for Chardonnay, giving wines of finesse and mineral cut. Domaine Leroy farms its parcels biodynamically with an almost obsessive attention to detail—low yields, meticulous canopy management and strict selection ensure only pristine grapes make it to the cellar. Harvest is carried out by hand at optimal ripeness, with an emphasis on preserving natural acidity and aromatic purity. In the winery, fermentation is traditionally carried out with indigenous yeasts, and the wine is aged in carefully chosen oak barrels (with a judicious proportion of new wood), allowing a slow, gentle élevage that enhances texture without overshadowing the terroir. Minimal intervention, low or no fining and gentle filtration (if any) are hallmarks of the Domaine’s philosophy, resulting in a wine that is both precise and profoundly expressive of its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis refined white Burgundy pairs beautifully with delicate yet flavourful dishes such as butter-poached lobster, scallops with a light beurre blanc, turbot or sole, roast chicken with morel cream sauce, or veal in a white wine and herb reduction. It is also superb with fine cheeses like Comté, aged Gruyère or a young, subtly nutty hard cheese. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to allow the aromatics and texture to fully open. Young bottles benefit from 30–60 minutes in a decanter, while older vintages should be handled gently and decanted only to remove sediment shortly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Leroy is one of Burgundy’s true legends, founded in 1988 by Lalou Bize-Leroy, whose roots go back to the négociant house Maison Leroy established by François Leroy in the late 19th century. Lalou, often simply called “Lalou” by Burgundy insiders, has been a visionary force in the region, renowned for her uncompromising standards, ultra-low yields and early, passionate adoption of biodynamic viticulture. Under her guidance, Domaine Leroy has become a global benchmark, often mentioned in the same breath as icons like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Armand Rousseau. The domaine’s wines—both red and white—are celebrated for their extraordinary depth, nuance and longevity, and their extremely limited production makes them some of the most coveted and collectible bottles in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leroy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255150825809,"sku":"GCW-MMUI-201802","price":995.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2018_Leroy_AuxeyDuresses_Blanc.png?v=1783456716","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2018-leroy-auxey-duresses-blanc","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}