2022 Jean-Philippe Fichet, Auxey-Duresses Blanc, Burgundy, France
$74.00
VITICULTURE: Viticulture is lutte raisonée (reasoned organic). Jean-Philippe aims to know his vines, and to work with them to find a healthy equilibrium. Grapes are hand harvested.
VINIFICATION: Fermentations take place in barrel and wine goes through malo in barrel.
AGING:The wines enjoy an unhurried 18-month élevage. A six-year barrel rotation is employed, with only a few wines (in top vintages) seeing more than 20% new wood.
Specs
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- Appellation Auxey-Duresses
- Style White Wine
- Producer Jean-Philippe Fichet
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Chardonnay
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fried Food
- Characteristics Flexes w/ Food, Dressed to Impress, Big Power, Bright and Fresh