White Burgundy
by Jane Augustine
2024 Chablis 1er Cru “Vaillons”
France | Burgundy
For a racy, high-toned Chablis that will rev up your palate, look no further than Savary’s Vaillons. This premier cru is known for its high limestone content, for offering bold structure, freshness in spades, and zesty fruit. The cooler 2024 vintage only served to magnify this cru’s inherent qualities, rendering a decidedly old-school example of modern-day Chablis.
2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc “Le Mont et Forêt”
France | Burgundy
When I visit the Guillemots in Savigny, I’m always impressed that after a century in the business, they remain as inspired as ever. Unafraid to embrace change while dutifully honoring tradition, they seek to coax the best out of their terroir with the most conscientious and thoughtful practices. Their lovely Le Mont et Forêt showcases gently sun-kissed fruit, and softness over edge. The 2023 vintage yielded a wine that is both inviting and serene, with enough depth and minerality to draw you in for more.
2023 Chassagne-Montrachet
France | Burgundy
My brother-in-law is a Sancerre guy through and through. I’ve introduced him to countless white wines over the years, but his preference remains firm. To my surprise, on a spring day last month, pigs flew, and he saw the light with this Chassagne-Montrachet from Bruno Colin. He wasn’t the only one struck by its radiance; I remarked that it was the best white Burgundy we’d tasted as of late, notably pedigreed and precise. Bruno’s wines have never been better, and this village-level Chassagne is a showstopper, sure to impress even the most hard-wired palates.