2023, Domaine de Villaine, RULLY, 1er Cru, 'Gresigny', BIOA 0. 55 hectare plot of venerable 80 year old vines on rocky clay and limestone one of the finest vineyards in Rully. Reticent aromas of hay, white pepper and lemon rind. The palate is sprightly, with zesty lime and bright acids. 18 Corney & Barrow, London.

needing a lot of shaking to wake up subtle notes of blackcurrant jelly

it's a slender

11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Merlot

pomelo and ripe yellow plums

and has recently been racked but will be going back to barrel

92+ Antonio Galloni

if less concentrated

Drink 2030-2054

and a raft of white pepper along with some tannin behind

but so distinguished

It aged for 22 months

The medium-bodied palate is tightly wound with bright