2023 Dupont-Fahn, Auxey-Duresses Rouge, Derriere le Four

Raymond Dupont-Fahn approaches the 'Derrière le Four' lieu-dit with a commitment to transparency, employing early harvesting and neutral oak aging to preserve the parcel’s inherent structural clarity. His pesticide-free farming and manual stewardship prioritize fruit integrity, resulting in a Pinot Noir that emphasizes agricultural precision over cellar intervention. The site’s iron-rich limestone and the cooler microclimate of the Auxey-Duresses valley yield a profile of lean mineral tension and linear architecture. In the 2023 vintage, these elements converge in a rouge with fine-grained tannins and a vibrant mid-palate, masterfully balancing the season’s natural generosity with the producer’s hallmark structural nerve.