Albert Bichot : Beaune 1er cru "Clos des Mouches" Dom. du Pavillon 2017

It's always interesting to compare and contrast Albert Bichot's Clos des Mouches white with the one from Joseph Drouhin, as this comes from a slightly higher parcel on the slope. The oak is a little more clamorous here and needs more time to integrate, but this is tauter and crunchier with a little less in terms of mid-palate weight.

If you like bold dry whites, then try this. Quite a tannic white Burgundy, but with richness that has a very positive impact on the wine. Plenty of citrus, plus some hazelnut and chalky character. Some real drive at the finish that promises a long life. Drink or hold.

A milky nose where green oakiness dominates the fruit. Full-bodied, combining salinity and acidity, the palate offers lovely energy that expresses itself on an intense lemony note.