"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

From substantial holdings in four different crus, the Bouchard Beaune du Chateau evinces a wonderful sense of richness and polish, suggesting vanilla-scented, honey- and lemon- and apple-filled pastry.

In recent years this has been stunning value and, even more, a stunning red Burgundy. The 2017 is true to form, a fleshy, layered, old-vine red Burgundy that is both delicious now and also age-worthy. It hails from a single 0.94-hectare parcel of 40-plus-year-old Pinot Noir vines grown on the red clays of Les Grandes Terres (on the Santenay side of the commune). This clay-rich soil type has always produced the finest and plumpest reds of the village.

Monthelie, a rather forgotten but great value appellation borders Volnay and Meursault. This 2014 is still very much full of life, with beefy tannin and lots of savoury notes. Leave it to breathe for 6 hours or a day to get them most from it. Price comparison: £22 by the case Christopher Keiller Fine Wine

Famed organic Meursault grower. Jancis of the 2013 "Quite dark crimson. Lots of fruit and jolliness. A little dry on the end but full of effort and ambition. And a proper expression of the climat. Very long." 2014 is bigger, still dense, so complex and classy, normally retails £50+

Les Noizons lies just below the Premier Cru Pézerolles vineyard. It tends to produce lifted, delicate renditions of Pommard and the 2017 from Domaine Denis Carré is a case in point. The nose majors on crunchy red berry and floral aromas, while the palate is characterised by refreshing acidity and chalky tannins. Let it shine alongside roast game or a simple leek and Gruyère tart. Drink now to 2027.

A vanilla and grassy bouquet with subtle granite scents. The palate is light with crisp acidity, fine balance and a delicate citric finish that is classy for a village cru

Nutty nose, with steely green apple on the palate. Fair density. Classically styled.

Remi Jeanniard’s neighbours say that he and his wife are always in the vineyards; even on 2nd January, they were seen out pruning the vines. Remi has just over 7 hectares of vines in and around Morey-St-Denis. 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. Dried fruits, figs, cherries, currants, and violets. Exciting. Less plush than the jeunes vignes, but more vibrant and intense. Supple tannins. Tasted at the Domaine, January 2020

This is an early-ripening site on alluvial soil, with gravel over clay. David uses a lot of stems (45%) to give some grip to a wine that could be too supple. It has succulent perfume and a nice twist of gentle discipline at the end. Drink 2021-2026. The former Domaine Duchet in Beaune has been bought by American Roger Forbes and his co-investors, and entrusted to the care of David Croix, the gifted winemaker for Camille Giroud. David, the emerging talent of the year according to Bourgogne Aujourd'hui magazine (issue no. 73) is in complete charge at the domaine, which has been renamed Domaine des Croix. The first vintage, 2005, comprised Corton-Charlemagne, Bourgogne Rouge, Beaune and various Beaune premiers crus from Pertuisots, Cent Vignes, Bressandes and Grèves. The vineyards have been farmed organically since 2008.

There have been Lamys growing vines in St-Aubin since 1640 - today it is run by Olivier Lamy. Olivier is representative of a new breed of Burgundian grower keen to progress. He worked at Méo-Camuzet before taking over in 1996 from father Hubert. Olivier ceased supplying négociants in 1997, grubbing up and selling off peripheral vines, keeping only the best and oldest sites. Currently he is experimenting with different planting densities in a quest to capture even greater expression of terroir. The domaine produces both reds and whites and now has 16.5 hectares of vineyards, mostly in St-Aubin but a few parcels in Chassagne-Montrachet and a tiny plot in the Grand Cru Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet. Yields are kept low and a recent innovation has been the introduction of selection tables in the cuverie to ensure that only the healthiest and ripest grapes are used. Vinification is traditional and the wines are matured in oak casks (20-30% new) for 12 months before minimal filtration and then bottling. The quality is very high and is often superior to many wines from more fashionable villages that sell at twice the price.

Gaelle & Jerome Meunier are doing things the hard way in the modern Bugundy world and starting a domain from scratch. In the last 10 years they have managed to acquire some impressive holdings in Puligny Montrachet as well as their home turf of Mercurey. Their wines started clean and precise, but with successive vintages are becoming more racy and exciting. Expect good things from this new estate.

This excellent white Burgundy comes from the intermediate clay/limestone slopes in the commune of Montagny. Very complex aromas on the nose, with successive fruity, floral and mineral hints, with particular menthol and lemon overtones. A full-bodied and rich wine with amazing finesse and delicate aromas.

This modestly priced but lively and intense white Burgundy from Thierry Drouin, whose meticulous care of his vineyards is paying real dividends in the quality of his wines. Deep flavours, a lick of caressing oak, stony and citrus edged.

Terrific white burgundy from a small named vineyard in Santenay but not in the appellation. The Bachey-Legros family have given the name of the vineyard to the wine to show its excellent and singular terroir. It is ripe, exotic, a little oaky and with great presence.

"15-20% new oak. The oak is a little more apparent...And there's more depth of fruit. Crisp citrus purity but just a touch short of fruit in relation to the acidity." (JH) 16/20, jancisrobinson.com

Deep ruby, jammy red fruits on nose. Medium+ body, good weight. Quite low acidity, though ripe and fleshy. Enjoyable, to drink young. Stephane Ponsard has wine in his blood. His father also has an estate in Santenay, but he and his wife now look after his father-in-law’s estate, Claude Nouveau. With a large vineyard holding in Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau, old vine plots in Maranges 1er Cru, and plenty of villages vines from both, Stephane has crafted hefty, rich, hedonistic wines in 2018.

Very attractive nose of white orchard fruit, pears even a hint of quince and a floral note. The same on the palate but with a sweet citrus note giving added juiciness. Subtle red apple fruit, full, perfectly balanced oak. Youthful but approachable right away. Fresh and vibrant, this is delicious, and great value!

A great introduction to serious Burgundy. The palate is ample and delicious with spicy aromas of licorice and vanilla. The tannins are in harmony and the finish has a nice sweetness.

Generous, raspberry and blackberry laden Pinot Noir from the superb Bachey-Legros family estate. A steal, honestly.

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 £47

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

Roasted nuts (almond, hazelnut) on the nose, in the mouth it is soft, full, round and fleshy, powerful. Expresses richness and fullness without the slightest heaviness. Serve with fish, white meat, goat's cheese.

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

Lovely minerality and creaminess combine in this classic white Burgundy.Great concentration for a Rully, with spicy oak influence.

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.

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. "A little stalky on the nose at first. A lot of raspberry fruit. Chewy tannin too. Less opulent than the Chambolle. Persistent and savoury on the finish." AA, Feb 2021

Made in tank. Marmalade slightly sweet nose. Nice greengage flavours with good balancing acidity. Stephane Ponsard has wine in his blood. His father also has an estate in Santenay, but he and his wife now look after his father-in-law’s estate, Claude Nouveau. With a large vineyard holding in Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau, old vine plots in Maranges 1er Cru, and plenty of villages vines from both, Stephane has crafted hefty, rich, hedonistic wines in 2018.

Rich, exotic nose, lemon curd, honeysuckle, and fresh apricot characters. Bright acidity, concentrated fruit, lots of energy. Stephane Ponsard has wine in his blood. His father also has an estate in Santenay, but he and his wife now look after his father-in-law’s estate, Claude Nouveau. With a large vineyard holding in Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau, old vine plots in Maranges 1er Cru, and plenty of villages vines from both, Stephane has crafted hefty, rich, hedonistic wines in 2018.

Fruity and powerful, deeply coloured. Red ‘confit’ fruits, raspberries, strawberries, and cherries. Moderate tannin, low acidity, a bit rustic but enjoyable.. Stephane Ponsard has wine in his blood. His father also has an estate in Santenay, but he and his wife now look after his father-in-law’s estate, Claude Nouveau. With a large vineyard holding in Santenay 1er Cru Grand Clos Rousseau, old vine plots in Maranges 1er Cru, and plenty of villages vines from both, Stephane has crafted hefty, rich, hedonistic wines in 2018.

The youthful Pierrick Bouley, 5th generation winemaker at this estate in Volnay is getting a reputation as a wunderkind in Burgundy. From vines planted next to the two fields designated as Meursault rouge. Mid ruby, fruity nose of sweet cherries. Fruit forward, concentrated, terrific texture. Really quite ethereal. This has all the class of a very good Volnay, made by a young winemaker who has a superb grasp of the potential of his vineyards.

The nose has a touch of spicy oak initially which gives way to a pretty, floral character and sweet red berries. The palate is rich, a product of the deep-ish soils, but with balancing acidity and succulent, dense red fruit. A forward and appetising Volnay. Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur – along with current winemaker François – was born of the marriage of Vincent Bitouzet (of Volnay) and Ann Prieur (of Meusault), bringing together two distinguished Burgundian families. The domaine has a red cellar next door to Lafarge (who are distant cousins) and a white cellar in Meursault, with reds making up approximately 60 percent of production. The estate’s notable vineyard holdings include a selection of the finest Premier Cru sites in Volnay and Meursault. The whites are elegant and restrained, rather than being broad-shouldered, old-fashioned Meursault. The reds are de-stemmed, with new oak kept to a modest level.

"Gorgeous nose of buttery lemon, orange zest, honeysuckle, vanilla and melon.The texture is crisp and refreshing, with a vanilla caramel density shot through with lime. Creaminess and oak underpin the fruit." Decanter Dents de Chien is only 80m from Chevalier-Montrachet, and one of the great bargains of Burgundy. Leflaive truly excel here. Great vintage too.

Quite serious. 30% whole bunch fermented. Herbal and floral, with clearly defined fruit, a myrtle character, and a stony edge. Plenty of extraction with silky tannins and moderate power. Gilles Remoriquet is not a winemaker who rests on his laurels. He is forever looking for ways to improve his wines. Most recently he has been to the Jura to see a specialist about selecting the right blend of manure and has bought a second sorting table which eliminates under-ripe berries by flotation! Cuvaisons are long, giving a light colour yet concentrated, intense fruit flavours. Remoriquet is one of the top estates in Nuits but the prices have yet to catch up. At the top of the range the Vosne-Romannée 1er Cru au dessous des Malconsorts is situated next to La Tâche and tastes like it is!

This cuvée is made up from vineyards on the edges of the appellation, alongside Pommard and Meursault, including some Premier Cru fruit from Les Brouillards. It has a lovely, pure, confident and violet-scented bouquet, with a sense of depth behind. Very superior village Volnay. Drink 2022-2026. Michel Lafarge is very much a family domaine. Continuing his father Michel’s legacy, Frédéric and his daughter Clothilde produce some of the greatest wines in Volnay. There is nothing modern in their winemaking, though the meticulous care of their biodynamically farmed vineyards puts the domaine at the forefront of viticultural practices. The grapes are de-stemmed, vinified traditionally and very little new oak is used in the cellar. They have around 10 hectares of vines, including some of the very best sites in Volnay. The vines are mature, but not excessively old, and yields are low without being draconian. When they are working on a patch of vines, they are usually accompanied by their hens who eat up any lurking pests.