The malolactic fermentation on the 2013 Auxey-Duresses Village had not finished, so Paul had transferred it into a small tank in order to "get it going," but as a consequence the bottling will be delayed. It has a pretty nose in the making with lifted cassis and blackberry scents, hints of violet blossoming in the glass. The palate is nicely balanced with crisp acidity, light but pretty, with a delicate floral finish. What you might call a “l(fā)ittle cutie,” and I find it superior to the premier cru this year.