2017 Late Releases

The cool, chalky-soiled village of Saint-Romain, which enjoys a higher elevation than most surrounding villages, is an excellent source of fresh, crisp whites these days. This has delicious notes of pear and ripe lemons on the nose with a vivid line of acidity threading through the palate. So quenching.

White from Morey may be a rarity, but this is probably the best. It comes from a monopole of the domaine and, unusually, is made entirely from Aligoté. Creamy apples and lovely focus, with plenty of marzipan and a finish that’s driven and that lasts an age. Stunning in 2017.

Ponsot’s Corton-Charlemagne might be one of the ripest and most full-bodied from this famous vineyard, but in 2017 that’s beautifully balanced with the freshness of the vintage. This is focussed and precise, but with enjoyable, charming tropical fruit, and a silky finish.

Typically a leaner style from Morey, it comes from the Monts Luisants plot on the top of the hill. There’s juicy berries here, with a volume that fills the palate, but also loads of focus and a saline finish that lasts an age.

Based in Morey, this village level wine is firmly a benchmark. It comes from the very top of the hill, above the Monts Luisants Premier Cru, and in 2017 has stunning wild flowers, crunchy dark berries, and just a hint of spice on the finish.

This is taken from a plot just below the Route Nationale in Chambolle, and it’s absolutely delicious. Crunchy berries, that fill the mouth with juice, and a salty, moreish finish, make a wine you’ll just want to drink.

Typically a leaner style from Morey, it comes from the Monts Luisants plot on the top of the hill. There’s juicy berries here, with a volume that fills the palate, but also loads of focus and a saline finish that lasts an age.

The oldest vines here are 80 years old, and the average age is 60. Spicy and stony. Baked earth, cinnamon and hot gravel on the nose. The palate fills the mouth. So much volume and amplitude, but with focus and grip and lovely elegant fruit.

The oldest vines here are 80 years old, and the average age is 60. Spicy and stony. Baked earth, cinnamon and hot gravel on the nose. The palate fills the mouth. So much volume and amplitude, but with focus and grip and lovely elegant fruit.