The only vines that go into the father and son team Vincent & Francois Jouard estate bottlings are old vines (over 50 years). The Vieilles Vignes wines are aged using 1/3 new oak from the best barrel-makers.

"Fine perfume and white flowers on the nose, with a delicate crushed rock aspect. The palate has an adroit, linear build, with a crunchiness of fruit and a rigorous backbone of acidity. This is mineral-driven, with a lovely saline precision. Only eight barrels were made, two of which were new. " Domaine Jacques Prieur, owned by the Labruyère family, has perhaps the most exceptional holdings of any domaine in Burgundy. Organic, Biodynamic.

Produced exclusively from Gamay grapes harvested from vines around 45 years old, and the vineyards are situated in a natural amphitheatre around the Château. It's matured in large oak vats before bottling, and the fruity, floral wine is an excellent pairing with cheese. The grapes are hand picked, sorted and de-stemmed before being put into temperature controlled stainless steel vats for a long (2-3 week) maceration period during which the chapeau de marc -the cap of the grape skins- is regularly pushed down into the juice (pigeage), to enhance the aromatics, colour and body of the finished wine. After pneumatic pressing, the malolactic fermentation takes place gently and slowly throughout the winter after which the wine is bottled in the spring. The wines are always aged for several months at the chateau before release.

Price check Berry Bros £75 One of the finest estates in Burgundy. This is from a single 1.5-hectare plot in the lieu-dit Le Bas de Combe whose location next to Vosne-Romanée is borne out by this wine’s open, lifted bouquet which would be more Vosne than Nuits but for that engaging hint of spice. The oak (50 percent new) is well-integrated and there’s a pleasing roundness to the palate - indeed, this is remarkably complete for such a young wine

Fresh and clean. No oak. Lemon and grapefruit characters. Accessible

Jancis of the 13 "Relatively dense and sweet. Lots to get your teeth into here. Lots of charm. Definitely Côte d’Or and really Very Good Value" All the classic notes of nut oil, vanilla, dry honey. Very classy. Famed organic Meursault grower. Monthelie is just yards from Meursault.

This Meursault comes from one of the best-located plots in the village, surrounded by the premier crus Les Charmes and Les Genevrières. The terrain is gently sloping, a mix of clay, silt and limestone slabs. From an excellent vintage known for its classic white Burgundy characteristics this wine is now fully ready to drink.

Vigneron Franck Follin-Arbelet established his domaine in Aloxe-Corton in the early 1990s; his brother Stéphane runs Bouchard Père & Fils in Beaune. Franck’s 2017 Aloxe-Corton shows a touch of reduction on the nose, though this quickly blows off to reveal bright red berry aromas. The wine is elegant, with chalky tannins and crisp acidity. Hints of toasty oak and richer black fruit flavours come through towards the finish, where that cooling acidity also persists. Drink now to 2025.

Black fruits on the nose. Blackberry and blueberry are followed by liquorice and cocoa. On the palate, one find sices on an elegant an refined toast. The supple and dense tannins go along with the fruits.

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous.

Without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Super-Rare to find mature examples at these bargain prices. Silky, fine, gorgeous. Normally over £50

St Aubin has got to be one of the best value wines in Burgundy. This is a full-bodied, generous and precise wine. Easily accessible, it is the perfect accompaniment for aperitifs or a simple cooked meat (charcuterie), poultry or fish dishes.

"Saline, restrained aromas. Lightly toasty, a little floral, then apricots and peaches. Long, mineral, and toasty. Great persistent acidity throughout. Yum." AA, Feb 2021

"Riper and more lemony than the straight Chablis. That stony/chalky texture again, light on flavour but refined. Lacks some depth for a premier cru but has a surprisingly long stony finish." (JH) 16/20, jancisrobinson.com

Classic Chablis. Pebble dry, floral and vibrant. Great seafood wine, particulalry oysters.

Classic Chablis. Pebble dry, floral and vibrant. Great seafood wine, particulalry oysters.

Bourgogne Cote d’Or is technically a new geographical denomination within the regional ‘Bourgogne’ appellation with the aim is to highlight the greater potential of the Côte d’Or, in the heart of Burgundy, to produce unique wines. Displaying excellent density for its level, this is substantial, with bright red berries and forest fruits alongside ripe, supple tannins. Méo-Camuzet is one of the undisputed star estates of Burgundy. Until 1988 most of the domaine's holdings were leased out to other vignerons and amazingly most of the wine was sold off to négociants in bulk. Today, it is a very different story. Meo Camuzet now has over 2.5 hectares of grands Crus and 8 hectares of some of the finest Premier Cru vineyards of Nuits-St-Georges and Vosne-Romanée. Most of the vineyards are farmed organically, but not every aspect of all vineyards: one or two which are difficult for tractor access may still see an occasional herbicide or anti-rot treatment. Jean-Nicolas Méo and Christian Faurois now run the Domaine and together they produce some of the very best wine in the Côte d'Or. Meo Camuzet produces full-bodied, firm, rich, oaky, concentrated wines, which no serious Burgundy drinker should overlook.

This is a wonderfully positioned vineyard for a simple village wine, nestling under the Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachet. The Bachelets’ parcel also touches Chassagne’s Les Encegnières. The fruit is rich and luscious, around a very mineral and compact core. A very fine example at this level. Drink 2022-2025. Jean-Claude Bachelet used to sell the majority of his crop to négociants, but nowadays the estate bottles virtually all of its wines and is considered one of the most conscientious wine producers in St Aubin. After moving to superb new cellars in the hamlet of Gamay, next to St Aubin, Benoît and Jean-Baptiste Bachelet have taken over from their father Jean-Claude (who died in 2019). The basic principle of a long, slow barrel-ageing for almost two years remains in force, while the state-of-the-art winery has improved consistency. In the vineyard, the brothers have been experimenting with biodynamic viticulture and have plans to extend this across their holdings in St Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet and Puligny-Montrachet. The Bachelet wines are exceptionally well balanced, with understated character and good medium-term ageing

Good intensity on the nose. Step up from village wine. Spicy oak. Melon, pineapple, blossom, honeysuckle. Juicy fruit. Mineral structure. Good acidity, weigh, and freshness. 60% new oak apparently, but only a very light toast on the barrels.

OK it's red rather than white Chassagne Montrachet but I've got a real soft spot for this generous, raspberry and blackberry laden Pinot Noir from the superb Legros family estate. A steal, honestly.

Remi Jeanniard is a hands on grower working just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St Denis. When asked who helps him at harvest time, the answer is simple: he does. The vines are much older than average, with all of his Vieilles Vignes village bottlings being at least 50 years old. This gives a natural concentration to the wines which are both well structured and elegant. Remi is a firm believer that wines are made in the vineyard and this shows through in the pure, concentrated style of the wines and the cautious use of new oak. Remi practices partial whole bunch fermentation, keeping 20% of the stems for Villages wines, 30% for 1er Cru wines, and 50% for Grand Cru. "Denser aromas. Savoury, dark cherry, wild raspberry. Oak evident at first on the palate. Tannins more savoury. Plenty of fruit underneath." AA, Feb 2021

Remi Jeanniard is a hands on grower working just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St Denis. When asked who helps him at harvest time, the answer is simple: he does. The vines are much older than average, with all of his Vieilles Vignes village bottlings being at least 50 years old. This gives a natural concentration to the wines which are both well structured and elegant. Remi is a firm believer that wines are made in the vineyard and this shows through in the pure, concentrated style of the wines and the cautious use of new oak. Remi practices partial whole bunch fermentation, keeping 20% of the stems for Villages wines, 30% for 1er Cru wines, and 50% for Grand Cru. "Vineyard on the Chambolle border, and you can tell! Red cherries and raspberries. Pretty charming on the palate. Oak and sweet red fruit in harmony. Supple tannin. Elegant and floral to close." AA, Feb 2021

Les Fourneaux is a Premier Cru vineyard site on the eastern edge of Chablis. The vineyard is named for its warm microclimate (fourneaux means "furnace" in French), and the Chablis wines produced here have ripe, tropical flavours alongside their intense minerality.

This wine offers aromas of black fruits on the nose. The notes of blackberry or blueberry are followed by liquorice and cocoa. On the palate, one find sices on an elegant an refined toast. The supple and dense tannins go along with the fruits, in a long finish.

Remi Jeanniard is a new find and makes delicate and scintillating wines from 8 hectares of prime 'dirt' in the Cotes de Nuits. His Morey St Denis Villages red is just great, and you can enjoy it straight away. Ripe, bright fruit; almost confected, but in a good way. Concentrated blue and red fruits on the palate, a touch of liquorice and tapenade, spicy tannin, and creamy oak (overt at the moment, but will certainly settle). Balanced, long, textured and supple. Tasted at the Domaine, January 2020

Berry Bros website case price for this wine is £25 (different, young vintage), see link. Tollot-Beaut is without doubt one of the most-respected family estates in Burgundy. Chorey-les-Beaune is their base and their flagship wine (retail c. £35) and the grapes for this Bourgogne Rouge grow just metres outside the Chorey appellation. The wine has evolved nicely, an orange brick-red, with notes of cedar, sandalwood, nutmeg, red Vermouth, and a hearty woody tannin. It’s still very vital, still packing a punch. Such a treat to find a Bourgogne Rouge from a top estate with 9 years age. Give it a few hours to breathe. https://www.bbr.com/products-20171058392-2017-bourgogne-rouge-domaine-tollot-beaut-burgundy

Several vineyards planted between 1974 and 1980. One of the most exceptional, exciting (yet reliable) rising stars of Burgundy. Allocations are tight, as ever. The 2018s are beautiful, as ever. Yet the wines are still remarkably affordable, and for the same old reason: he's based in the Côte Chalonnaise. As one local vigneron put is "you'd think these vines were on another planet, not 8km from those of Puligny". The vineyards of the Chalonnaise will always suffer, reputationally, from being in the 'wrong' department: Saone-et-Loire rather than Cote d'Or (the border is 2.5km south of Puligny) Anyhow, neither nature nor winemaking genius respect political boundaries - good news for us.

The Rollins have 1.5 hectares in Les Cloux, a particularly well-sited vineyard located to the north of the hill of Corton, facing southeast and high on a steep slope. This sees around 20% new oak, with a third in larger barrels and the rest in standard 228-litre. The attack is generous and ripe, and there is a pleasing spice to accompany the stone-fruit. More opulent than the regular bottling, but still with the same saline, sizzling finish that is the hallmark of Pernand.

Made with 40 percent whole bunches, the nose is intensely fruity and floral, with crushed strawberry and peony notes. The palate has Grand Cru concentration and intensity, with an elegance that covers the underlying steel. Drink 2024-2030. David is delighted that he finally has a good crop for the first time in many years. Furthermore, he is very pleased with the quality and style of the reds, highlighting their clarity, definition and gourmandise, pointing out that these are airy, red-fruited and pure wines in the same mould as 2000, a vintage which drank well young and still tastes good today. He has extracted an extra level of colour and texture by working the fruit a little harder and carrying out a longer maceration than in the past few years, with impressive results.

Lemony, bright fruit, with steely acidity. Pure and balanced.

Gilles Remoriquet makes great Nuits St Georges and this wine, from a vineyard located the other side of the Cotes de Nuits bears a great resemblance to his more prized wines. A real gem. Plenty of concentration and finesse; ripe red cherries and marzipan. Moderate acidity, ripe tannin

Complex nose, with nuts, tree fruit, some wax and honey too. Broad, creamy nose, yellow pear, peach, citrus. Very fine acidity. Quite full bodied and fleshy. Rich and persistent, very fine palate with lots of intensity and length. Sublime!

"Very fruity. Loads of cherry and wild strawberry. Intense. Lots going on. Full and plush. Really high acidity again. Needs time to settle and integrate. Tannins on the cheeks, gently grippy. Will settle in time." AA, Feb 2021

"Some earthy savoury spice on the nose. Intriguing. Big and broad. Sumptuous cocoa powder like tannins. Fruit, complete, delicious. Acid and alcohol both in check. Will continue to age gracefully, but absolutely delicious now." AA, Feb 21

"Old vines (40-80 years old). Barrel fermented, 10% new. Oak evident in a light creamy/mealy character. The depth of fruit is just enough for the oak, which is subtly done. Fresh and persistent." (JH) 16/20, jancisrobinson.com

Quite a stunner. Lemon, sweetcorn, pear, grapefruit, greengage, honeysuckle, fresh flowers all bursting out. Balanced acidity, oak, and freshness, the full package, then a lean spicy finish. Totally delicious.

Gilles Remoriquet makes great Nuits St Georges and this wine, from a vineyard located the other side of the Cotes de Nuits bears a great resemblance to his more prized wines. A real gem. "Purple colour. Some creamy oak at first on the nose. Black forest gateaux underneath. More fruit, more oak, more intensity. More modern than I recall the style." AA, Feb 2021