Lafouge, Jean et Gilles 2022 Auxey-Duresses Blanc "Les Hautés"

The Lafouge Auxey-Duresses "Les Hautés" is from a north-facing parcel fairly high on the slope next to Meursault "Les Vireuils." The 2022 Les Hautés displays a fine balance of white floral aromas (acacia and honeysuckle) with white orchard fruits on the nose. The palate is racy and mineral under the lovely ripeness of the vintage with pear and nectarine fruit vying for attention with a good degree of mineral cut. This is very pretty and a fine value in white Burgundy. (Burghound "Top Value" Issue #95 6/15/24)