Vincent Dancer Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc 2023

“From vines planted in 2019, 2020 and 2021 with high-quality selections of Chardonnay, Dancer’s 2023 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Blanc delivers aromas of pear, white flowers and fresh mint, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive palate with good texture and cut, concluding with a gently aromatic finish.” 90 points, William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

The Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune red and white come from the domaine’s young agroforestry project in Nantoux. Perched at 400 metres above Pommard, Nantoux is a strikingly pretty village known for its pink limestone quarries and hiking trails between vineyards, woods and meadows. The Dancers have planted two hectares of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and interspersed all kinds of local trees on a limestone plateau. Although not the sole reason for investing in the area, it was hoped these vines would alleviate some of the pressure brought on by the domaine’s low yields in recent harvests. The mass-selection cuttings were developed with the help of Lilian Bérillon, the celebrated nurseryman who works with so many great growers. Already delivering quality, it’s clear that the wines from this site will be fascinating to follow over the years ahead.