FABIEN COCHE, Auxey-Duresses Blanc

Fabien Coche—fourth generation with over 20 years experience—steers the enviable family domaine that, as William Kelley (Wine Advocate) says, ‘is one of the most underrated sources of high-quality white Burgundy in the Côte de Beaune.’

Fabien Coche's Auxey-Duresses Blanc showcases the potential of this often overlooked appellation neighboring Meursault. Sourced from the limestone-rich lieu-dit of Les Clous, this wine offers a fresh and mineral-driven expression of Chardonnay. The vines, averaging 30 years old, are south-facing and situated between the village of Auxey and its neighboring hamlet of Petit Auxey. Coche employs a gentle winemaking approach, using just 20% new oak and bottling in December after 16 months on lees. The result is a wine with fine, fresh aromas of citrus and white flowers, underscored by a distinct chalky minerality. On the palate, it presents a balance of crisp acidity and subtle richness, with a lingering, elegant finish.