Auxey Duresse Blanc
2018
Chateau de Melin – Burgundy

Introduction : In 2000, Arnaud, their son, educated as an Engineer and following a 10-year career in the construction industry, was captured by tradition: with his wife Hélène, they bought the Château de Melin, located on the town of Auxey-Duresses, and decide to settle the family estate vineyards. The Château de Melin currently operates 22 hectares of vineyards and produces 22 appellations: 20 in the Côtes de Beaune and 2 in the Côtes de Nuits areas. The vinification process still takes place in our winery in Sampigny-les-Maranges. However, the aging and bottling of the wines is accomplished in their cellars at the Château.

Region   : Burgundy
Appellation : Auxey Duresse
Grape Variety : 100% Chardonnay
Colour : White
Agricultural practices : Organic
ABV : 12.50%
Ageing : 12 months in oak barrel among which 25 % of new barrel
Tasting notes: Bright pale yellow colour. Slightly woody nose. Full and supple in the mouth, nice balance with at the end a very nice length.  
Serving temperature : 13 – 15 °C
Food pairing : Goes perfectly with shrimps and fish in a spicy sauce, and with seafood gratins. It goes perfectly with Gruyères and parsley pasta.