"We believe "Duresses" comes from the name Daraises, which in the Mâconnais is still used to refer to the sides of trucks. It comes from the Gaelic word doratia, or movable pasture fence or fence gate. One could imagine that, at the bottom of the Bourdon hills, perhaps there were wooden livestock pens that could have given their name to these vineyards. This young vineyard of 0.27 hectare sits mid-slope on a silty clay and limestone soil. It was perfect for a new plantation of Chardonnay material we carefully selected. Ripening comes early here and gives a supple wine avoid of agressive qualities. It is balanced, mineral and hardly has a lack of length. This wine keeps well for three to five years." de Montille
