David Duband Bourgogne Hautes Cotes De Nuits Cuvee Louis Auguste 2023
David Duband took over the family domaine (founded in 1963) in 1991. His most evident adaptations over the years have been the conversion of all his vineyards to organic practices in 2006, the inclusion of healthy doses of whole bunches to all classifications of his wine (Bourgogne to Grand Cru), and minimal additions of sulfites. Duband’s stable of wines comes from twenty-three prestigious appellations from Gevrey-Chambertin to Nuits-Saint-Georges, including six grand crus. David’s wines, from a mix of vines aged 25-100 years old, clearly demonstrate the subtle differences amongst parcels, further revealing each unique nuance of the year and terroir.
Duband’s Haute Côtes de Nuits “Cuvée Auguste” comes from parcels in Chevannes planted in 1995 on steep slopes with south/southwest expositions at 335-455m on limestone bedrock and a shallow, rocky clay topsoil. 30-40% stem inclusion with 5-7 gentle punch downs by feet in total over 15-18-day natural yeast fermentation, then pressed & settled in vat for 2-3 weeks to clarify before 14 months in 25% new French oak and 75% old. No fining or filtration.