Aligoté is often treated as Chardonnay’s simpler, less noteworthy white wine counterpart in Burgundy. But the fact is, some wineries have been making Aligoté for ages, coaxing texture and complexity out of... Read More
The 2018 Côte de Brouilly Brûlhier offers up a generous bouquet of cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate, followed by a medium to full-bodied, succulent and enveloping palate that's deep and concentrated, its... Read More
Ostréa, the French word for oysters, refers to the limestone in the vineyards that resemble the mollusc. This unoaked Chardonnay comes from 25+ year old vines and is aged in stainless steel for 16 months. It has delicious... Read More
This is an estate, and a winemaker, that does everything well, but there’s no denying that Étienne has an especially deft touch with whites. The “Clos du Château” bottling, which Étienne has... Read More
Domaine des Crets is a newish project from two Burgundy obsessives who recently found their way to an organic estate in the Maconnais. Their Mâcon-Villages, with delicate citrus flavors, has a wonderful balance between liveliness,... Read More
The vineyards are 100% Chardonnay in Quintaine, a special “climat” of Clessé and are over 60 years old. Producers like the Janins are part of the tiny minority in Macon that hand harvest and barrel ferment (less... Read More
This site typically produces one of the more powerful, structured wines in the appellation, and the 2016 Mercurey 1er Cru Les Veleys from Domaine du Meix Foulot is no exception. Notes of ripe cherries, raw cocoa, espresso roast... Read More
Domaine Morey-Coffinet Bourgogne Rouge comes from the village of Chassagne, both Santenay and Puligny sides. One of the parcels has very deep and compact clay soil while the other near Puligny has finer, 20% limestone soil. The... Read More
This aromatic white Burgundy soars out of the glass, with aromas of citrus blossom, stone fruit and ginger. The wine is juicy with plenty of concentration yet is wrapped tightly by a chiseled, mineral finish that goes on and on.... Read More
Like many winemakers of the new generation of Beaujolais, Raphael Saint-Cyr is upgrading his domaine on every level, from farming organically to expanding the export of his wine. His Pet Nat Rosé is totally savory, thirst-quenching... Read More
As is almost invariably the case, Dauvissat's 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is sensual and perfumed, wafting from the glass with aromas of orange oil, peach, jasmine and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping,... Read More
The domaine owns two hectares of 40-year-old vines in this lieu-dit situated at the southern edge of Chorey-lès-Beaune, with a gravel-infused mix of clay and limestone. A mere 10% new oak allows its appellation-typical... Read More
Foillard is an incredible traditional producer making stunning wines, this village wine being no exception. He uses whole cluster fermentation in concrete tank. The fruit comes from parcels located in Villié-Morgon, Lancié,... Read More
This family-run domaine is one of Burgundy's most reliable high-quality producers. With just under 10 acres of vineyards, their releases are tiny - which makes finding beautiful wines like the '21 Gevrey-Chambertin a real... Read More
Georges Descombes Brouilly Vieilles Vignes is sensational value for a Beaujolais Cru, made by a master of Beaujolais. The nose opens with violet florals, strawberry and slightly herbal notes, while light, refreshing acidity and... Read More
Guy Breton is one of the “Gang of Four,” known for using more traditional methods of vinification. He excludes pesticides and uses little to no sulfur dioxide, making this a natural wine through and through. This wine... Read More
This light-bodied blend of pinot noir and gamay from the Mâconnais region of southern Burgundy, another Communal Brands box, is an ideal thirst-quenching red. It’s fresh, lightly fruity, deliciously refreshing and... Read More
Troësmes is the very sunny eastern end of Beauroy, a bullnose end of a ridge which faces due south and can get hot. While the sun is here in this wine, the 2020 has retained tension and a firmness, and behind the weight and... Read More
100% Chardonnay. From hand-harvested estate vines averaging 20-25 years on clay-limestone soils. Natural-yeast-fermented—like all of Manciat's wines—and in this case aged in steel tank only. Sustainably farmed.... Read More
This little red is a favorite of ours for its rustic, wild berry fruit and ebullient palate presence. The vineyard is located south of Chassagne in the town of Remigny. Some of the vines are quite old, approaching the 70-year... Read More
Charly Thévenet and his father, Jean Paul, now bottle a range of five different wines in their cellars in Villié-Morgon, although this old-vine (70 years!) Morgon bottling—for many years the only wine the family... Read More
Jean-Philippe Fichet represents the third generation of winemakers in his family. In recent years, he has developed relationships with growers in 'cooler' terroirs in Rully and the Hautes Cotes de Beaune to expand his... Read More
While Saint-Aubin is best known for its Chardonnay, longtime vignerons at Fornerot have insisted that some plots – like this rocky hillside – are born for elegant and expressive Pinot Noir. Perfumed with aromas of... Read More
Drouhin's Bourgogne Rouge is full of charm with delicious layers of red fruits like raspberry, red currants and wild strawberry. Medium-full bodied and energetic with smooth tannins and Drouhin's signature elegance.... Read More