2021 Roulot, Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru

Domaine Roulot applies a precise, non-interventionist philosophy to their Pinot Noir, rooted in long-term organic farming that prioritizes soil vitality and rigorous yield management to ensure physiological maturity. For this Premier Cru, the approach in 2021—a vintage defined by its cool, challenging growing season—involved the judicious use of approximately 40% whole-cluster fermentation to structure the wine, followed by gentle, extended extraction in wooden vessels. This site-specific expression from the limestone-heavy soils of Auxey-Duresses benefits from the vintage's hallmark nerve, resulting in a profile defined by high-toned tension and tightly wound, fine-grained tannins. The structural integrity is further tempered by an intentional, measured élevage, allowing the wine’s natural mineral backbone and focused acidity to define its architectural length.