Presentation
Nestled in the valley at the exit of Auxey-Duresses, the Domaine de la Roche Aiguë was founded in 1995 in the hamlet of Melin by Florence and Éric Guillemard. Coming from a winemaking family, Éric has been passionate about the craft since his early childhood. In 2016, their eldest daughter, Lucie, joined the estate. Together, they cultivate a 14-hectare vineyard spread across Auxey-Duresses, Saint-Romain, Meursault, and Pommard, among others. Deeply connected to nature and proud of their terroir, they naturally choose to work their vines and wines with the utmost respect. Advocates of short ageing to preserve the fruit's integrity, their wines offer a beautiful balance of roundness, substance, and liveliness. They represent an accessible, sincere Burgundy focused above all on quality.
Location
Our plots are located in the hills between Melin and Saint-Romain, not directly within the village of Auxey-Duresses.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soils.
In the vineyard
A daily collaboration with nature, shaped by climatic variations, imprints the wines with the character of each vintage.
Harvest
Manual harvest.
Ageing
All cuvées are aged in barrels with a very light toast to allow the wine to fully express the identity of its terroir and its story.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Serving
14-16°C
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
The nose is generally rich in aromas of black berries and floral notes. On the palate, the wine is fine and supple from the start, well-balanced, fleshy, and very pleasant.
Food pairings
This charming Auxey-Duresses pairs beautifully with cured hams and charcuterie, roasted veal or pork, skewers, rabbit, as well as herbed pasta or poultry risotto.