2023, Domaine de Villaine, RULLY, 1er Cru, 'Montpalais', BIOAccording to Pierre, who says that this is where the warmer northern part of Rully meets the cooler south. Brighter and more aromatic on the nose, with cedary spice. The palate is supple and inviting, a fresh line of acidity bringing a certain rigour to the flamboyant fruit. 17 Corney & Barrow, London.

grapefruit peel and white peach

Vermentino and Trebbiano

marmalade and a touch of Chinese 5-spice towards its fleshy finish

5% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Sémillon

Bright and lively thought also lean and straight on the palate

broad-shouldered Pauillac that unfurls in the glass with aromas of cassis

opening nicely in the glass with blackberry and strawberry fruit

An autumnal wine

The 2022 Puligny-Montrachet "Composition Parcellaire" has a fresh and delineated nose

It needs quite a lot of swirling to unlock fragrant notes of warm cassis

touches of black truffle and cigar humidor

this is well balanced and has enough stuffing to carry the vibrant acidity that lingers on the finish