The 2015 Auxey-Duresses Village Blanc has a lifted bouquet with hints of almond and white flower, pretty if not intense. The palate is lightly spiced with moderate weight in the mouth, hints of orange zest filtering through on the finish. This is so pretty!

The 2010 Auxey-Duresses is superb. A gentle hint of spice adds complexity to the bright white/green fruit in this silky, layered and impeccably balanced wine. In 2010, the Auxey-Duresses is a standout within its peer group. It also proves delicious Burgundies can be found in some of the less well-known appellations. Anticipated maturity: 2012+. Morey-Blanc is the negociant operation Pierre Morey originally started with his wife to compensate for the loss of fruit from parcels he had previously farmed under a share cropping agreement with Comtes Lafon. The wines are aged in Morey’s cellars in Puligny, along with the domaine wines. Importers: Martin Scott Wines, Little Neck, NY; tel. (516) 327-0808, The Source, San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 621-6151, Wines Unlimited New, Orleans, LA; tel. (501) 897-0191, A Becky Wasserman Selection, Le Serbet, various other American importers.

The 2008 Auxey-Duresses Villages has a slightly vegetal bouquet, earthy – almost peaty – before developing a struck match tincture. The palate is rounded on the entry with notes of pineapple and dried mango. Moderate complexity here, with a simple but clean and fresh finish. Fine. The following wines were all tasted at Pierre Morey’s domaine in Meursault. Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections (Le Serbet) and through various US importers (see www.leserbet.com for full list)