Brisk-edged and energetic
Savigny-les-Beaune from Emmanuel Rouget is one of those bottles that quietly punches above its village-tier appellation
This wine opens with a breathtaking bouquet of black cherries
Premier Cru Gevrey from Louis Boillot
but with enough structure and depth to evolve gracefully over 3–5 years
Danjou-Banessy, Cotes Catalanes Blanc Coste, 2023 NO20230524 Brisk-edged and energeticPure Macabeu from clay limestone soils above the Agly terraces, this Danjou Banessy white combines classical structure with the brothers' biodynamic finesse. Whole bunch pressed, spontaneously fermented, and aged in large oak without fining or filtration, it opens with pineapple and characteristic smokiness, then unfolds to fennel, apple, and a hint of green Sichuan pepper. A wine that rewards contemplation.