2016 DOMAINE COCHE-DURY Auxey-Duresses Rouge

While Domaine Coche-Dury is the undisputed global icon for white Burgundy, their red wines are increasingly sought after for their purity, elegance, and remarkable expression of the Pinot Noir grape. Sourced from meticulously managed parcels in Auxey-Duresses, this wine benefits from the same world-class vineyard management and obsessive attention to detail that defines the estate's legendary reputation. The 2016 vintage in Burgundy was notoriously difficult due to severe frost, yet it resulted in wines of incredible concentration and structural grace for those who persevered. Raphael Coche employs a "vinification douce" (soft vinification) for his reds, utilizing fully de-stemmed fruit and a gentle extraction process to ensure the terroir remains the undisputed star of the glass. Aged for up to 22 months in oak and bottled unfiltered, the 2016 Auxey-Duresses Rouge is a rare, high-altitude expression that balances vibrant freshness with a sophisticated, long-lived depth.