White Burgundy Collection

A very successful vintage in the high-altitude village of Saint-Romain. This is rich and full with ripe, appetising fruit.

An excellent year for this cool vineyard at a high altitude of 376m, which offset the heat and allowed the grapes to ripen well. Made from 1.8ha of vines planted in 1963, this has fresh, appley aromas and a bright, taut palate.

A ripe yet fresh balance of flavours and aromas and a fresh and fruity nose in the apple and melon spectrum leads to a creamy palate with a seam of underlying freshness. About 20% comes from the cooler Hautes Côtes vineyards for freshness, with the rest mainly from vineyards classified as Bourgogne situated on the land below Meursault and Puligny. About 65% is barrel-fermented and kept on its yeast lees for richness, while 35% is tank fermented to capture the freshness.

Like Saint-Aubin, this side valley situated between Meursault and Monthélie is quite cool and performs well in warm years. Principally from the north-east facing La Boutonniers, which moderates the heat of the vintage, this is rich yet fresh, with a long mid-palate and a fresh finish. Fermented then matured for 18 months in barrel.

The secluded, narrow valley of Saint-Aubin reduces exposure to light and heat and performs well in warm years. Appley fruit, firm flesh and good finish for a village wine.

This pretty white Burgundy shows lovely balance, coming from the cool village of Saint-Aubin in a warm year. Ripe yet fresh.