Description
The Domaine was created in 1850 by the Jessiaume family. Between 2006 and 2020, the Domaine is owned by a Scottish businessman, Sir David Murray. After generations of Jessiaume making the wines, a new team has arrived in 2014 and the Domaine changed its direction. The wines are hand crafted with minimal intervention. In order to do that, new investments in equipment and renovating the winery took place immediately. Harvest and sorting are done by hand. Small elevators are used to fill the tanks. Vinification is done with natural yeasts and the extractions are gentle and controlled. The goal is to obtain elegant and fine wines which respect the terroir. After directly pressing the whole grapes, the juice is transferred to stainless tanks. The must is then put in oak barrels by gravity and naturally starts the alcoholic fermentation. The aging occurs on the lees for 12 months (25% new oak) and then 4 to 6 months in steel tank.
Country:
France
Type:
White Wine – Full
ABV:
13%
Storage:
Cool place at room temperature up to 21 degrees Celsius
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon color. The bouquet has ripe apples in the ascendant. This has a stricter style to the fruit but still considerable flesh. There is an agreeable crunchy granny smith quality on the palate, white fruit, some power and length. Well made.
Best Paired With
Domaine Jessiaume Auxey Duresses Premier Cru Ecussaux Blanc is best enjoyed with pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna, etc.), shellfish, mild and soft cheeses, and cured meat.
