Weeknight Burgundy is not an oxymoron. Yes, pricing for the famous names in Burgundy has gone a bit nuts of late – and while the wines have never been better, many cuvées now occupy the “special occasion” tier for most consumers. But we’re happy to report that with legwork and a bit of patience, there’s still value to be found.
The 2022 vintage in Burgundy produced quantity and quality for the first time in years – the wines are low in alcohol, full of ripe fruit and excellent freshness, with terrific concentration and appealing textures. We’ll have several dozen 2022 Burgundies of both colors in next week’s July Futures release – from Bohrmann, Desvignes, Couvent, Giroux and more – but as usual we’re singling out two to highlight early.
Both will offer delicious early drinking, honest Burgundian character, and friendly sub-$30 pricing.
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Bohrmann Bourgogne blanc 2022
This is our fifth vintage buying from Sofie Bohrmann, a domaine in Meursault whose wines we discovered in a Beaune restaurant. Her wines are quietly brilliant, many hailing from well-known vineyards in St-Aubin, Puligny and Meursault. But it’s her outstanding everyday Bourgogne blanc that has become a staple of many readers’ cellars.
From vines near Meursault, this cuvée offers more than a little of the golden, opulent quality of the famous town. The 2022 is simply beautiful, with a sleek core of yellow orchard fruit with lemon peel and minerals. The nose shows very light toast, and the texture is dense and sophisticated. This well outperforms its regional-level billing, and we’d struggle to find a better value white Burgundy in our portfolio.
Ansonia Retail: $456
July Futures: $350/case
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Desvignes Givry “Champ la Dame” 2022
Regular readers will know Gautier Desvignes, the humble, friendly, thirtysomething winemaker who has transformed his modest family domaine into a top name in the region. William Kelley writes that Desvignes is “one of the leading lights in the Côte Chalonnaise,” and we wholeheartedly agree. Gautier’s 2022s show a talented winemaker firing in all cylinders.
His village-level Givry “Champ la Dame” is a punchy, characterful, flat out delicious red Burgundy. It bursts with dark Pinot fruit, friendly tannins, and a sturdy core. The 2022s are classic Burgundy, juicy and ripe but with 13.5% alcohol and beautiful, understated detail. This wouldn’t be out of place in the Côte d’Or, and with a humble appellation like Givry on the label, we think provides tremendous value.
Ansonia Retail: $456
July Futures: $350/case
To order this wine, email Tom.
