Roux-Duval
Roux-Duval is not a large house with numerous labels. Located in Côte de Beaune, it is best known for a single white wine, Chassagne-Montrachet, Abbaye de Morgeot Premier Cru. This name appears alongside Roux Père and Fils; the bottle labels for Abbaye de Morgeot from the Burgundy winery feature the name Roux-Duval. Therefore, Roux-Duval is not so much a broad lineup spanning the map as it is Chardonnay produced from a single Premier Cru vineyard in one of the most well-known white wine villages of the Côte de Beaune. Anyone looking for Roux-Duval is, in effect, looking for that one specific climat. Furthermore, Morgeot is a large, well-known area within Chassagne-Montrachet that includes a vineyard named Abbaye de Morgeot.
Chardonnay, with Pinot Noir in the background
The Abbaye de Morgeot bottle is Chardonnay. That's all there is to it. This is the standard for White Chassagne-Montrachet, and Roux-Duval does not require any special treatment in this regard.
Looking at the broader production lines for Roux Père and Fils, Pinot Noir also appears. For example, the Saint Abel red wine produced from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune is made from 100% Pinot Noir; it has subtle oak notes and a moderate alcohol content of 12.5%.
- Chardonnay for Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot
- Pinot Noir for red wine
- There is no blending between grape varieties, as is standard in the Côte de Beaune.
The wines
Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot 1er cru is a Roux-Duval wine. It is a white, dry Chardonnay produced in the Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru climat.
This bottle belongs to the much broader Roux Père & Fils lineup, which encompass several sub-regions of Burgundy. Saint-Aubin receives particular attention, with wines bottled separately from Les Cortons, Combes au Sud, and Jadis. There is also a white Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune called Albus, a Rully from Les Agnières, and a red Saint Abel from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune.
Although these wines come from different appellations and fall into different price ranges, they all come from the same winery.
Frequently asked questions
Is Roux-Duval the same thing as Roux Père & Fils?
The Roux-Duval name appears on the Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot bottled by Roux Père & Fils. Treat it as that house's Morgeot label rather than a separate estate.
What is Abbaye de Morgeot?
A premier cru climat in Chassagne-Montrachet, in the Côte de Beaune. Morgeot is one of the village's larger premier cru areas, and Abbaye de Morgeot is a named parcel within it.
Is Roux-Duval a white wine only?
The Roux-Duval label is white Chardonnay from Chassagne-Montrachet. Reds do exist in the broader Roux Père & Fils range, made from Pinot Noir, including a Hautes-Côtes de Beaune sold as Saint Abel.
Where else in Burgundy does the house work?
Beyond Chassagne-Montrachet, there are wines from Saint-Aubin, the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and Rully in the Côte Chalonnaise.
