2023, Domaine de Villaine, RULLY, 1er Cru, 'Raclot', BIOThis is a 0. 42 hectare plot, the average vine age of which is 15 20 years old. Pierre describes it as a romantic wine. Vinified in one new demi muid and old barrels. Supple and pliant, this has bright zesty lime fruit and joyful lemon peel. A youthful wine pitched in the treble clef with vibrant energy. 17+ Corney & Barrow, London.

100% Chenin Blanc

Clos Fourtet impresses with its balance more than anything else

and it's not at the heights of a 2019 Canon

In a sense

with more red fruit

blackcurrant and black cherry with floral touches

the oak is more assimilated

Full and layered with round tannins and a fresh and vivid finish

Crisp too on the nose though with a suggestion of a little flesh behind

Sculpted red purplish fruit

The palate is medium-bodied with pliant

Lots of sea-salt