The 2021 Auxey-Duresses Blanc, which comes from several plots, has more breeding than the Saint-Romain tasted alongside, and better delineation and more freshness. The palate is well-balanced and fresh, nothing complex, yet I appreciate the subtle tanginess towards the finish. Drink over the next three to five years.

The 2021 Auxey-Duresses Blanc (Maison Louis Jadot) reveals aromas of crisp green pear, mint, almonds and citrus zest, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny palate that concludes with a somewhat ephemeral finish.