2019 Beaune 1er Cru Aigrots Blanc, Domaine de Montille
This premier cru is all too often overlooked, overshadowed by the classic white villages of the southern Côte de Beaune. But to miss out on this Beaune 1er Cru would be a mistake. It sits high up on the hill, where the soils are poor and high in limestone. The vines struggle and strive, and the wines are full of life. The 2019 is perfumed with sweet nectarine fruit, and the palate has a wonderful grapefruit bitterness. Delicious, and good value, too.