Burgundy, France

Produced by the excellent Bernard Vallet in a very good vintage. This is the house rouge of Vallet Freres. Fresh, juicy berry fruit.

1 hectare of 30 year old vines around the commune of Mercurey. Matures for 10 months in a combination of barrels (25% new) and stainless steel cuve.

3 parcels, totalling 1.5 hectare of 60 year old vines, facing east and south on clay limestone. Matured in oak barrels (30% new) for 12 months.

The vines grow on several clay-limestone soils, producing a fully rounded wine, in which you will find energetic tannins, fruity aromas (raspberry), and spices.

A wine with a powerful and firm structure. The fruity expression (very “Pinot”) is integrated into the suave tannins of high quality and the finish persists with a clear minerality. Vinified according to the vintage with 50% whole bunches, aging lasts around 12 months in 20% new barrels and 6 months in vats.

Deliciously fresh with lovely white peach, nectarine, greengage and hints of kiwi fruit, this is succulent, attractive and juicy with bags of character. There's a lot to like! Drink now or age for up to 5 years.

Aromas of black and red summer berries, liquorice, light earth and baking spices. Smooth, with medium tannins; flavors of red berries, juicy plum.

The perfectly ripened grapes of these 55-year-old vines produce rounded assertive tannins, with frank minerality, and a saline finish and the wild aromas of youth give way to a more complex expression (fruity and floral)

Classic Pinot with aromas of red berries, spices and a hint of vanilla. The palate is just as fruity with refreshing sour cherries, delicious red berries, crisp acidity and supple tannins. Drink now or keep for 5-8 years to see exactly what these wines can achieve with age.

Delicate sweet strawberry fruit, fresh acidity and a clean, vibrant palate. A restrained style, with elegance and a savoury, autumnal finish.