Leflaive et Associés
Auxey-Duresses Chardonnay
Auxey-Duresses, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France

Absolute banger for the money. One of the best white burgundy values at the moment.
Absolute banger for the money. One of the best white burgundy values at the moment.
May 21st, 2023
Medium pale straw . Lightly Smokey citrus with white flowers and some reductive stuck match character . On the palate quite intense and very well balanced with fresh acidity and good extract . Still quite young with citrus dominating , some light mineral hints in the background and a good herbal tinged finish . Very good now but can surely age well a further 5 years . At Hawksmoor , Liverpool , 18th Jan 2026
Medium pale straw . Lightly Smokey citrus with white flowers and some reductive stuck match character . On the palate quite intense and very well balanced with fresh acidity and good extract . Still quite young with citrus dominating , some light mineral hints in the background and a good herbal tinged finish . Very good now but can surely age well a further 5 years . At Hawksmoor , Liverpool , 18th Jan 2026
Jan 24th, 2026
Medium lemon yellow . Slightly struck match character , afterwards some lightly toasty notes with yellow fruits, citrus peel and quite strong mineral component. On the palate this is quite rich , but really well balanced with bright acidity . Creamy citrus peel and that chalky , mineral note from the nose . Really fills out on the palate , and ends with good freshness and lemon rind notes . Drinking well now but will continue to show well for another 5 or so years .
Medium lemon yellow . Slightly struck match character , afterwards some lightly toasty notes with yellow fruits, citrus peel and quite strong mineral component. On the palate this is quite rich , but really well balanced with bright acidity . Creamy citrus peel and that chalky , mineral note from the nose . Really fills out on the palate , and ends with good freshness and lemon rind notes . Drinking well now but will continue to show well for another 5 or so years .
Mar 3rd, 2025





