Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy Les Combes, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France 2020 Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru and dry with an underbelly

and dry with an underbelly of flavors such as melon

Sweet dried herb notes surround the fruit and provide a wonderful savory note

balanced by brambly grip

From a site on the other (southern) side of the appellation

Domaine Bouard-Bonnefoy Les Combes, Saint-Aubin Premier Cru, France 2020 Auxey-Duresses Premier Cru and dry with an underbellyIntense aromatics of pear, white peach, and a hint of mint waft from the glass and continue gracefully on the palate to include light tropical and floral notes along with hints of spice. The palate is extremely elegant and with a refreshing core of minerality, citrus fruit and a hint of tangy vanilla oak on the finish.