A delicious everyday wine for those seeking flavour and the sort of plump, nicely chewy texture that Burgundy’s southern extremities do so well. Hints of mirabelle, apricot pith and curd, with a dollop of oak well nestled into the fray. Yet despite a sense of richness, a skein of chalky acidity and calcareous verve confer some pulse. I like this. Quality wine, presumably at a friendly price. Savoury, versatile and highly attractive. Points: 90/100
Weight, shape and balance get you in the mood with this Chardonnay from southern Burgundy. It’s tense on the mid-palate and not lacking flavour, its measured density a highlight. Spiced apple, pears, white fleshed stonefruit, a dash of honey and a fine tickle of ginger bread spice muse to get you in the mood. The fruit is imprinted on the palate and refuses to move as a fine white pebble minerality sits in the background. It’s quite delightful, really, particularly if you lean towards considered wines that cause reason to ponder. I thoroughly enjoyed this and I’m sure it will find a horde of folk who will feel the same. Great stuff and well priced. Points: 92/100
Delightfully fruited and elegantly expressed, the wine presents notes of whitefleshed peach, lemon pith, nougat, and flinty nuances on the nose. The palate delivers good weight and silky flow, splendidly supported by refined texture and bright acidity, finishing with a lingering and stylish aftertaste. At its best: now to 2028. Points: 92/100
An AOC Macon Villages by a cooperative of around 80 growers - Les Vignerons d’Ige - this is a delicate Burgundian Chardonnay, with a touch of white florals in the nose, a gentle squeeze of lemon over white nectarine in the palate, unhindered by artifact to allow its easy-going honesty and purity to shine. Points: 92/100
A delightful, light-bodied, beautifully balanced chardonnay. Malolactic fermentation softens acidity and adds texture without overpowering freshness. Lemon zest, juicy apple and white flowers on the nose, with citrusy mineral character through the palate. Seamless and smooth—perfect drinking now. Cellar: 5 years. Points: 92/100
