Vintage Character The Agnès Paquet Auxey Duresses 'Les Hoz' Blanc 2023 highlights the immense value and character of this classic Côte de Beaune village. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was exceptionally generous, characterized by a warm, sun-drenched summer that allowed for optimal grape ripening while preserving vital acidity. Sourced from a single 1.52-hectare lieu-dit planted in 2000, this wine thrives on the distinctive clay-limestone soils of "Les Hoz," which impart a vibrant, chalky minerality and electric tension to the Chardonnay.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, it reveals a pristine bouquet of crisp green apple, Meyer lemon zest, and white blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully textured, blending juicy white peach with complex undertones of toasted hazelnut, brioche, and crushed limestone, culminating in a saline, energetic finish. This bright and structured white Burgundy pairs beautifully with pan-seared scallops in lemon-butter sauce, roasted guinea fowl, or a delicate Cantonese steamed sea bass with ginger.
Winery Background Agnès Paquet was established in 2001 when Agnès passionately persuaded her family to keep a prized parcel of vines rather than selling it. Over the decades, she has earned a sterling reputation for her organic viticulture and minimal-intervention philosophy. In the cellar, Agnès utilizes wild yeasts and a very gentle touch with new oak to ensure that the natural, mineral-driven purity of her terroir always remains the focus of the glass.