The Auxey-Duresses Les Crais comes from 40-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone soils and farmed using reasoned viticultural methods. The grapes reach optimal concentration thanks to green harvesting, and the parcel is harvested by hand. When tasting, this wine has a brilliant pale yellow yellow colour. We appreciate it for its subtle aromatic expression, which combines white flowers and citrus fruits. After an élevage in casks, of which 30% new oak, the finish is lifted by a delicate toasted oakiness. With its great freshness, this wine can be enjoyed either young or after some years of aging.
Lot presentation
Auxey-Duresses Les Crais Alain Gras 2022
The wine
The Auxey-Duresses Les Crais comes from 40-year-old vines planted on clay-limestone soils and farmed using reasoned viticultural methods. The grapes reach optimal concentration thanks to green harvesting, and the parcel is harvested by hand. When tasting, this wine has a brilliant pale yellow yellow colour. We appreciate it for its subtle aromatic expression, which combines white flowers and citrus fruits. After an élevage in casks, of which 30% new oak, the finish is lifted by a delicate toasted oakiness. With its great freshness, this wine can be enjoyed either young or after some years of aging.
About the Producer Alain Gras
Domaine Alain Gras, located in Saint Romain, has fine parcels of land in the appellations of Saint-Romain, Auxey-Duresses and Meursault. As an 15-hectare family property, the domaine produces very fine white wines with a clean style and which can be appreciated relatively young. Alain Gras is an excellent place for lovers of affordable Côte de Beaune wine.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Auxey-Duresses
Owner: Alain Gras
Vintage: 2022
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: aperitif