Vincent Prunier Auxey-Duresses Rouge 2013

 Vincent Prunier comes from a long line of winemakers, with his family having cultivated vineyards in Burgundy for several generations. The Prunier family has a longstanding tradition of winemaking in Burgundy, with deep roots in the region's viticultural history. Over the years, successive generations have passed down their knowledge and expertise in vineyard management and winemaking techniques. Vincent Prunier, representing the latest generation of the family, established his eponymous domaine, Domaine Vincent Prunier, in the early 1990s. With a passion for Burgundian terroir and a commitment to quality, Vincent set out to produce wines that would showcase the unique characteristics of the region's vineyards. Today, Vincent Prunier continues to uphold the family legacy of winemaking excellence, producing wines that capture the essence of Burgundy's terroir. With a focus on tradition, innovation, and environmental sustainability, Vincent Prunier wines represent the best of Burgundy's wine making heritage. Vincent Prunier focuses on small-scale, artisanal production, allowing him to devote meticulous attention to each step of the winemaking process. This hands-on approach ensures that the wines reflect the unique characteristics of their vineyard sites. 

 Chardonnay is the primary grape variety used for Vincent Prunier's white wines. This versatile grape thrives in Burgundy's diverse terroir, producing wines with a wide range of flavors and styles. Vincent Prunier's Chardonnay vines are carefully tended using organic and biodynamic farming practices to promote vine health and the expression of terroir. Additionally, Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety for Vincent Prunier's red wines. Known as the "heartbreak grape," Pinot Noir is notoriously difficult to grow but excels in Burgundy's limestone-rich soils. Vincent Prunier's Pinot Noir vines are meticulously cared for to ensure optimal ripeness and flavor development, resulting in wines that are elegant, complex, and reflective of their terroir. 

 Vincent Prunier's red wines crafted from Pinot Noir are renowned for their elegance, finesse, and purity of fruit. Aromas typically include red berry fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, along with floral notes of violet and rose. Earthy undertones, such as forest floor, mushroom, and damp leaves, may also be present, adding complexity to the wine.

On the palate, Pinot Noir wines from Vincent Prunier are characterized by their silky texture, balanced acidity, and refined tannins. Flavors of ripe berries are often accompanied by hints of spices, herbs, and tea leaves, with a long, lingering finish. Vincent Prunier's red wines also have excellent aging potential, particularly those from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. While Pinot Noir wines can be enjoyable in their youth, they often benefit from several years of aging to soften the tannins, develop complexity, and reveal additional layers of flavor. With proper cellaring, well-made Pinot Noir wines from Burgundy, including those from Vincent Prunier, can evolve gracefully for a decade or more, offering a rewarding drinking experience as they mature.