Fabien Coche Auxey-Duress 2023

Fabien Coche’s Auxey-Duresses “Récolte” 2023 is a beautifully honest, grower-driven Burgundy that leans into purity of fruit and the cool, limestone tension Auxey is loved for. “Récolte” reads as a harvest/selection cue—typically signalling a classic, unfussy expression of the vintage with freshness front and centre.

Appearance:
Pale straw with a silvery-green glint; bright and youthful.

Aroma:
White blossom, lemon zest and preserved citrus, crisp pear, a touch of peach skin, and a faint almond/vanilla nuance over a clean chalky note.

Taste:
Medium-bodied and finely textured. Citrus and orchard fruit lead, then a gentle creamy mid-palate appears (more lees than oak), finishing with a neat line of acidity and a distinct stony/mineral snap. Elegant rather than rich.

Finish:
Long, clean and saline-leaning—lemon oil, almond skin and cool limestone persistence.

Food Pairing:
Seared scallops, grilled white fish, roast chicken with herbs, asparagus risotto, creamy mushroom pasta, or comté and other alpine cheeses.