2019 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley

These vines grow on a plateau above Volnay between the village and the hills. Planted in iron-rich, pebbly red soils they give wines of surprising fruit intensity and finesse – in our eyes, this is a “mini-Volnay.” Colour is ruby-purple of medium depth, aromas open, clean and appetising. The palate shows rich structure, with good depth of fruitiness, a saline tang and a fine, fresh finish (for drinking 2021-2024+).