Auxey-Duresses Domaine Joseph Matrot 2003
This red wine is produced by Domaine Joseph Matrot under the Appellation Auxey-Duresses Contrôlée. The 2003 vintage was characterized as a heatwave year, resulting in ripe, rich wines, and this specific release achieved a score of 85 points.
Auxey-Duresses is situated in the Côte de Beaune, nestled in a side valley between Meursault and Saint-Romain. Although it is a lesser-known neighbor to some of the most prestigious names in the area, it is widely recognized as a reliable source for the classic Côte de Beaune style. The vineyards are planted on stony marl and limestone soils, and the appellation encompasses nine Premier Cru Climats located on the south-facing Montagne de Bourdon. This area is an integral part of the Burgundy region in eastern France, a historic landscape shaped by medieval monks who meticulously mapped its countless terroirs. Burgundy relies on a fine-meshed system of climats, where the limestone soils stretching from Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south produce highly sought-after wines.
The wine is crafted from Pinot Noir, an elegant blue grape. While it is the signature grape of Burgundy, Pinot Noir is also prominently cultivated in other major wine regions around the world, including Champagne, Germany, Oregon, and California.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Burgundy
Burgundy in eastern France was shaped by medieval monks who mapped the area's countless terroirs. The region grows almost exclusively Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and has turned terroir into an art form with its finely meshed system of climats. From Chablis in the north to the Côte d'Or and Mâconnais in the south, the limestone soil yields some of the world's most sought-after and elegant wines.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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Enjoyment
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