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“The wines are pure and splendidly rich. A new star.” — Clive Coates M.W.
Regarded as one of the rising stars of Burgundy, David Duband took over his family domaine (Hautes Cotes de Nuits located just west of Nuits-St-George at altitudes up to 400 metres) at very young age and now has more than 20 vintages of experience behind him. Starting with very small family holdings David with his business partner Francois Feuillet, have added to his portfolio of wines through the purchase of some exceptional old Grand cru vineyards throughout Gevrey Chambertin and Morey St Denis.
David has adapted his work in both the vineyards and cellars and in the last few years and is producing wines with not only remarkable finesse and detail but also exhilarating intensity and freshness. Working organically in the vineyards and with low levels of S02 in the cellar he also uses a relatively high percentage of whole bunch ferment and a low percentage of new oak for ageing and this is adapted to each wine as it needs. This results in wines of striking purity with fabulous depth and intensity without sacrificing the details of the origins of each parcel of grapes. These are wines showing terroir and the soil signature of the fruit for each parcel above all else. These are wines that are built to age classically and gracefully.
This wine comes from vineyards close to the winery in Chevannes – named in honour of David’s son, Louis-Auguste. The high altitude combined with some of the domaine’s oldest vines (over 55 years in age) tends to produce a wine of concentration, especially in warm vintages. A cuvée that never disappoints, it’s clearly outperforming in 2020.
”A ripe and very fresh nose combines notes of various red berries with those of spice and floral wisps. There is fine volume and richness to the round and generously proportioned flavors that terminate in a mildly tangy and lingering finish. To enjoy after only a few years of cellaring. 2023+” Burghound, January 2022
2022 vintage
”I was very pleased to hook up with him again, and rediscover his fragrant red wines, made with the lightest of touches. He started picking on 3rd September. His take on the wines is that they have retained a cool effect despite the solar nature of the year and, at least by analysis, the lower acidity. David adds no sulphur during vinification but adjusts at later stages, as necessary. He uses a significant proportion of whole bunch vinification, two-thirds for regional and village wines, three-quarters for 1ers Crus and 90% for Grands Crus. He is now starting to tread the grapes more often, so as to dseparate them from the stems and allow all the sugar to finish fermenting in the vat, rather than more being released later after pressing. The wines will be bottled between February and April.” Jasper Morris M.W., Inside Burgundy, January 2024
Super smart offering from this excellent grower… recommend decanting this now or lay down in the cellar for a year or two
This wine comes from vineyards close to the winery in Chevannes – named in honour of David’s son, Louis-Auguste. The high altitude combined with some of the domaine’s oldest vines (over 55 years in age) tends to produce a wine of concentration, especially in warm vintages. A cuvée that never disappoints, it’s clearly outperforming in 2022.
”Foudres and barrels, 20% new wood. Mid purple, super sensual nose with rose petals on top of pretty red berry fruit. This is elegant stylish and very long on the palate. Delicious. Drink from 2025-2027. (87-89)” Jasper Morris M.W., Inside Burgundy, January 2024
RRP $114 Our Special Price $94.99 when you buy 6 or more
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