Meursault Blanc 2006 Domaine d’Auvenay

Meursault Blanc 2006 – Domaine d’Auvenay

Richness and vibrancy from a generous vintage

The Meursault Blanc 2006 from Domaine d’Auvenay showcases the harmony between a warm, expressive year and the exacting, biodynamic craftsmanship of Lalou Bize-Leroy. This Chardonnay offers a powerful yet graceful experience—deeply textured, with tension and energy that speak of its origin and evolution.

In the vineyard and cellar

The fruit comes from old vines planted in some of Meursault’s most mineral-rich parcels. Farming is entirely biodynamic, involving no chemicals and focusing on balance, biodiversity, and extremely low yields to enhance complexity and purity.

In the cellar, the approach is equally minimalist and respectful. Fermentation occurs naturally with native yeasts. The wine then ages for over two years in old French oak barrels, with no fining or filtration. Every step is designed to let the terroir speak.

Tasting notes 🍯🍐🪨

• Color: Bright golden yellow with warm reflections.

• Nose: Rich and nuanced. Ripe pear, chestnut honey, toasted hazelnuts, fresh butter, dried white flowers, wet stone, and a faint smokiness.

• Palate: Full-bodied and creamy with a firm mineral backbone. Fresh acidity keeps it vibrant, while layers of fruit, spice, and salinity stretch out on a long, elegant finish.

Serving & food pairing

Best served at 13–14 °C in large Burgundy glasses. Pairs beautifully with roast poultry, grilled lobster, alpine cheese fondue, or traditional French dishes with depth and structure.

Technical sheet

• Producer: Domaine d’Auvenay

• Appellation: Meursault AOC

• Vintage: 2006

• Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay

• Farming: Certified biodynamic

• Vinification: Natural fermentation, aged over 24 months in used barrels, no fining or filtration

• Alcohol: 13%

• Aging: On fine lees

• Serving temperature: 13–14 °C

• Cellaring potential: 25+ year

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Domaine d’Auvenay – The Hidden Soul of Burgundy

Introduction to the myth

Domaine d’Auvenay is one of the most mysterious, rare, and revered names in Burgundy—if not in the entire world of wine. Nestled in the village of Saint-Romain in the Côte de Beaune, it represents the most intimate and personal expression of Lalou Bize-Leroy, a living legend in the realm of Burgundian viticulture.

Unlike the more prominent and established Domaine Leroy, also owned by her, Auvenay is tiny and almost mystical: just around 4 hectares in total, farmed with obsessive precision and vinified without compromise.

From this quiet corner of Burgundy, Lalou produces some of the purest, most intense and long-lived white and red wines in existence—crafted with immense care, profound knowledge, and spiritual devotion.

A philosophy of total precision

In the vineyard: Biodynamics as an art form

The vineyards of Domaine d’Auvenay are cultivated with biodynamic principles and zero synthetic chemicals. Every task is carried out by hand, and each vine is treated as a living, individual organism.

No shortcuts. No machines. Every cluster is harvested by hand with surgical precision. The work in the vineyard is as detailed as bonsai cultivation, aimed at preserving biodiversity and enhancing soil vitality.

In the cellar: Slowness, gravity, and truth

Winemaking at Auvenay is deeply traditional and entirely gravity-fed. Fermentations occur spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in old oak barrels and demi-muids.

Malolactic fermentation is not always allowed, depending on the vintage. The wines mature slowly, often for extended periods on fine lees. They are neither fined nor filtered, and bottled only when Lalou deems them ready—sometimes after several years.

The wines of Auvenay

Whites: The epiphany of Chardonnay

Domaine d’Auvenay is best known for its monumental white wines, made from Chardonnay grapes grown in both prestigious and humble terroirs. From Bourgogne Aligoté to Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères, all the way up to Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, these wines offer a level of concentration, tension, and salinity that defies any classification system.

Even a so-called “village” wine from Auvenay can outshine Grand Crus from top domaines in purity and depth.

Reds: Precision and soul

Auvenay also produces tiny quantities of Pinot Noir, from rare and often forgotten parcels such as Volnay, Auxey-Duresses, Mazis-Chambertin, and others. These reds are refined, soulful, and intellectually complex—never about power, always about truth.

They offer a rare balance of transparency and depth, and they age with extraordinary grace.

Market impact and cult status

Ultra-limited, ultra-coveted

Buying a bottle of Domaine d’Auvenay is almost impossible. Production is extremely limited, distribution is tightly controlled, and the wines are sold mostly **through private allocations