Region: Burgundy

Variety: Chardonnay

What's in the glass: A mésange is a small songbird. Nestled in an elevated valley behind Auxey-Duresses, Ponsot’s rugged, stony source vineyard is typical of Saint-Romain’s cool, limestone-rich terroir. Yet this wine is far from typical, with a texture, complexity and seduction rarely seen in this appellation. The 30-year-old vines are rooted in marly soils scored with chalky scree. Now bunch-pressed and vinified with more solids, the wine is a vibrant, layered and generous white Burgundy. As this wine comes from a vineyard outside the Domain’s holdings, the Ponsot family now labels it ‘Maison.’

“The 2022 Saint-Romain Village had been racked into tank the previous week to be bottled in January. It has an exuberant bouquet of orchard fruit, lime and grapefruit. The well-balanced palate has gentle grip and a silver bead of acidity with a vivid, energetic finish. What a great little Saint-Romain.” 89-91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous

Farming: Sustainable 

Vegan Friendly: Yes