# Prunier Auxey-Duresses Rouge (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Michel Prunier et Fille
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €37
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, red cherry, raspberry, vanilla, cloves, earth, leather, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine Michel Prunier et Fille's Auxey-Duresses Rouge is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Burgundy region. The Prunier family has been making wine for five generations, with Michel Prunier and his daughter Estelle now leading the estate. They emphasize expressing the unique terroir and vintage through sustainable farming. The Auxey-Duresses appellation, situated in the Côte de Beaune, is known for its limestone soils that contribute to the wine's character. The 2021 vintage was affected by spring frost, resulting in wines with notable freshness and juiciness.

## Interesting facts

- Family legacy spans five generations of winemakers.
- Estate benefits from diverse terroirs across six Burgundy villages.
- 2021 vintage faced severe spring frost, impacting yields.
- Daughter Estelle Prunier joined her father Michel, continuing the family tradition.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and silky tannins are well-suited to complement the protein in dishes like pork and veal, while its vibrant acidity can cut through richer sauces. Delicate red meat and poultry dishes benefit from the wine's fruit-forward character and subtle earthy notes.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Prunier Auxey-Duresses Rouge begins with fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, initiated at 18°C using ambient yeasts. Following this initial stage, fermentation continues in oak barrels. The red wines undergo extended macerations to extract color and flavor. Aging takes place over 15 to 18 months in oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used. The estate employs sustainable viticulture and 'lutte raisonnée' farming practices.