A little struck flint on the nose, giving it significantly more intrigue than you would normally find in a Bouzeron, while the Aligoté grape’s classic grapefruit flavour pulls through nicely on the palate, where it meets with the nutty oak, limestone minerality and wispy smokiness to give this the feel of a baby Meursault. There’s definitely a real frisson of excitement to be had here and it’s not often one hears that said that about a Bourgogne Aligoté.

In Jancis Robinson’s review below, she suggests that it’s “probably not as complex as Dom de Villaine's”, which might seem like a downgrading of this wine’s value, until you realise that she is referring to Aubert de Villaine, the owner of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti! 13% alc. Sourced from the lieu-dit, ‘Les Fias’, which is located on a very chalky, east-facing hillside. Drink now-2030.

Press review:

Jancis Robinson MW: “Quite a haunting nose. Excellent structure and acidity. Jewel-bright fruit. Probably not as complex as Dom de Villaine's but a good effort. Good Value. Drink now-2030” 16.5 points