Domaine Caroline Frey : Auxey-Duresses 1er cru "Le Val" 2019

Characteristics and tasting notes for the Auxey-Duresses 1er cru "Le Val" 2019 from Domaine Caroline Frey

Tasting

Opening with a purplish color, this wine combines a silky texture with a fruity structure supported by an elegant minerality.

Serving and cellaring

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine between 16 and 18°C. This vintage can be cellared until around 2034.

A refined and balanced great red wine from Burgundy

The estate

Nestled in Aloxe-Corton, Château Corton C. is rooted around a historic castle whose current architecture dates back to the late 19th century. Acquired by the Frey family in 2014-2015, it was entrusted to Caroline Frey, a renowned oenologist who also heads La Lagune (Bordeaux) and Paul Jaboulet Aîné (Rhône). Under her leadership, the vineyard converted to organic farming (certified in 2021) and is moving towards biodynamics, with a vision focused on biodiversity and precision in aging. The name "Château Corton C" gradually evolved to Domaine Caroline Frey, clearly asserting its director's signature. This continuity has resulted in more refined wines, combining energy, fruit purity and elegance.

The vineyard

This Auxey-Duresses wine comes from a 0.6035 ha plot, planted in 2014.

Grape variety

100% pinot noir.