Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2023 domaine-alzipratu Think orange blossom

Think orange blossom

The average age of the wine when bottled is 35 years old (five more than required for VORS in Jerez) and

subtle and well built

They produce fresh

this Pays d’Oc white blend of Grenache Blanc

Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses 2023 domaine-alzipratu Think orange blossomHalf of this was made in foudre, the other half in barrels of different sizes. The fruit is from Les Hauts, mostly, along with its neighbour La Macabre. There is nothing from Les Boutonniers this year. There is a savoury, mineral side to the nose. On the palate there is fresh citrus character, like oranges and limes, and a long, bright finish. This is a relatively easy drinker, not huge in the mouth, with some gentle apple and pear fruit.