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This Bourgogne shows why the Cote Chalonnais is underrated. Brimming with black-cherry and wild-blackberry fruit, plus pronounced pepperiness, this is immediately appealing and has plenty of character, the crisp tannins and acidity lifting the finish very nicely. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Domaine de Villaine is located in Bouzeron, nestled in the Côte Chalonnaise region between Chassagne-Montrachet and Santenay to the north and Rully and Mercurey to the south. Planted with vines by the monks of Cluny in the Middle Ages, this small, sunny valley has a rich and lengthy tradition of producing quality wines which reflect their exceptional terroir. Here, vines are grown exclusively on the slopes : the nutrient-poor, limestone-rich soil allows precise yield control, while a warm microclimate favors ripening of the grapes.