Burgundy 2024 – P WIP

Fermentation and malo in 450-litre oak. Finishes in tank. Certified organic.
Pretty first impression of bright citrus and a hint of blossom, the oak barely visible though it shows in a creamy note when the wine opens in the glass. Slight grip, less intense on the palate than the aroma suggested. (JH)

Fermentation and malo in 228-litre oak. Finishes in tank. Certified organic.
Creamy impression with a dusting of oak spice. Chewy, firm texture filled out with citrus. More length than depth but it’s in balance and nicely fresh on the finish, the oak rounding it out well without intruding. (JH)

Light crimson. Sweet-sour red cherry with a hint of stone dust. Very light but balanced, stony and mouth-watering on the finish yet not at all drying. A little insubstantial. (JH)

Tank sample. Similar to Les 99 Coupées: need to retaste once in bottle. But there is good sweetness to the fruit. Has concentration and density on the palate. Should evolve nicely, with generosity of ripe stone fruits allied with crisp acidity. (AWH)

Tank sample. Very ‘samply’. Has plenty of acidity and decent concentration on the palate. Hard to definitively say how this will turn out. I suspect it will be a good-quality example of Saint-Véran but surprisingly backward at the moment. (AWH)

Could only be burgundy! But it’s a bit taut. Dry and uncompromising. (JR)

Easy, approachable Cote d’Or Chardonnay. Lots to like here. Not the most complex but there is precision and focus on the palate. Oak is super-supple. Nicely put together. (AWH)

Much more exciting than the Aligoté. Great substance and energy. Whistle clean. GV (JR)

An extra layer of weight compared with the Bourgogne Côte d’Or. Plush but all the components contribute to the whole. Attractive edge of new oak. Bright, fresh acidity. Finishes with a nutty note. Good concentration, loads of purity. (AWH)

Good to see mags available. Solid and chewy for the moment, with savour. Wait? (JR)

A very refined and elegant premier cru Puligny. Mineral on the palate, with crisp acidity and super-supple oak. A definite thoroughbred. The finish is intense, long and lingering. Beautifully crafted wine. (AWH)

Shows a little more richness than the straight Puligny and the Enseignères. Lots to enjoy here. Nutty, savoury, a hint of reduction adds an extra layer on the palate. Fresh, complex, all the components are in a very good place. (AWH)

Light and fresh but I suspect it’s so much more expensive than the Auxey simply because of its name. Solid but uninspiring. Fast fade. (JR)

Classic Puligny. Almost flinty on the palate. Very precise, great acidity and mineral notes on the finish. Not at all overblown. Refined, elegant example. Attractively priced for Puligny villages. (AWH)

From a site just below Bienvenues.
Has an extra layer of weight and density but there is still the typical Puligny drive and minerality. Fresh and pure. A very fine example which compares well with many of the premier cru competitors within Puligny. (AWH)

Lightly smoky, light nose. Sculpted but light palate. Fairly chewy. Creditable for the price but not exciting. (JR)

Denser and richer than the Tradition bottling. Rather pretty. (JR)

Rather stern but with lots there. Cellar not table for the moment, with some richness on the end. (JR)