Comte Armand, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2011 The old vines are very

The old vines are very much in evidence as there is a true abundance of palate soaking dry extract that imparts a velvety mouth feel to the mid-palate and buffers the very firm tannins on the youthfully austere

As it virtually always does

Tasted twice

We use 70% French and 30% American oak and the new oak protects the fresh fruit aroma

The alcohol content is a bit much at 15%

Comte Armand, Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Vintage:2011 The old vines are very(a blend of two 1ers, the older vines Les Brterins and Bas de Duresses the vines run from 35 to 75 years of age). This possesses a nose that is compositionally similar to that of the straight Auxey but offers both a bit more aromatic depth and complexity. There is good richness to the lightly mineral inflected flavors that possess good detail and fine length on the less obviously rustic finish as the tannins are more fine grained. (88 91) 2019+