Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge is a red produced by Domaine Taupenot-Merme in Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, Burgundy, France. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru
Region: Burgundy
Country: France
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge is a Pinot Noir from a lesser-known village in the Cote de Beaune, offering a lighter, more rustic and earthy style than its famous neighbors Volnay and Pommard. Taupenot-Merme is a respected Morey-Saint-Denis based domaine known for traditional, terroir-focused winemaking, so expect a wine with bright red fruit, savory earthiness, fine but present tannins, and racy acidity. It is a good everyday Burgundy for those who enjoy a leaner, more savory expression of Pinot Noir rather than a rich, opulent style.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Burgundy, France
Burgundy (Bourgogne) is a historic region in eastern France, revered as the spiritual home of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and famous for its intense focus on individual vineyard sites.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
More wines
From Domaine Taupenot-Merme
- Auxey-Duresses Blanc — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Auxey-Duresses
- Auxey-Duresses Rouge — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Burgundy
- Bourgogne Aligoté — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Bourgogne Aligoté
- Bourgogne Passetoutgrain — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Bourgogne Passe-tout-grains
- Chambolle-Musigny — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Chambolle-Musigny
- Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Combe D'Orveau — Domaine Taupenot-Merme, Burgundy
More red wines from Burgundy
- 1er Cru "Les Corbeaux" — Château de Laborde, Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru
- 1er Cru 'Clos de La Chanière' — Domaine Parigot, Pommard 1er Cru
- 1er Cru 'La Grande Berge' — Gaec de la Corvee - Bourne Père et Fils, Givry 1er Cru
- 1er Cru 'Les Teurons' — Domaine Debray, Beaune 1er Cru
Frequently asked questions
Where is Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge from?
Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge is produced by Domaine Taupenot-Merme in Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru, Burgundy, France.
What grapes are in Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge?
Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru Rouge is made from Pinot Noir.