Burgundy 2025 En Primeur

A tweak to the label addresses the prime location of these vines, just above Les Clos, which were planted by Samuel’s father 50 years ago. Nicely weighted, far superior to most Petit Chablis, offering notes of white flowers, green apple, citrus and chalk – great lift, plenty of zip and should drink well on release. 0-5 years.

Classical nose – a touch of petrichor, a mix of citrus and hints of succulent, underripe stone fruits and apples. Great freshness, a bright vein of acidity, mouthwatering mineral intensity and very good length. A couple of years in bottle will eke out greater breadth and complexity. 2-9 years.

Impressive intensity to the nose, deep but compact, with a mix of creamy and tangy citrus, fragrant white fruits, and oyster shell. Powerful and driven but will need some time to yield and open out.5-15 years

Complex aromatics, herby and fragrant, citrusy and stony, and a restrained exoticism. Stylishly shaped, this is incredibly taut and bright, firm but also lightly creamy, and very well balanced. Worthy of cellaring. 5-15 years.

Half fermented in older large oak barrels, and it lends a spicy, silky note to the nose. A sense of scale, a tantalising herbal complexity but also a delicacy. Citrusy, stony, chalky, with a fleshy quality, and a pleasing bitter, smoky flourish, and lively acidity throughout. 5-15 years.

The flagship cuvée based on fruit from 6ha at around 400m. Attractive, mineral-framed fruit, there is a generous core of 2025 fruit but also great freshness and poise. Good concentration, a juicy personality, and some tension through a long, yellow fruit finish. 0-5 years.

Silky on the nose, precise and delicate with a distinct perfume of tree blossom. The palate has pockets of richness, lovely intensity, and a bright, juicy character that finesses into a long fine finish. Attractive early drinking. 0-5 years.

The village of Chardonnay is found about halfway between Viré and Tournus in the north of the region, and this south-facing 3ha clos, while south-facing is at an elevated position, exposed to the wind. It offers a compact, silky, measured nose of white and yellow fruits, and a hint of the more tropical. Intense and lush on the palate, more open and textured, with a mouthwatering mineral flourish. A great all-rounder. 0-7 years.

A single parcel from the mid-slope, a warm spot (four is a reference to oven) with lots of clay. This always shows excellent depth and offers plenty of richness in 2025 but with great lift and energy. Delicious, complex aromatics of peach, citrus, blossom, and honey. Always a small release, so be quick! 2-9 years.

A blend of two sites, one south-facing and naturally warmer in Davayé and a cooler spot near Prissé. Attractive floral style, this offers great purity and freshness, with succulent fruit, hints of apricot and orange citrus highlights, and a dash of spice. Lovely balance and some cellaring potential too. 2-9 years.

Sourced from multiple plots, all vinified separately in older demi-muids. Generous and rounded, creamy lemon fruit, beeswax, and a touch of smoke. The palate is tender and offers a silky mix of white fruits and juicy stone fruits with good drive. Stylish and very approachable. 0-7 years.